St Mary’s Church of England Academy Address: Trinity Avenue, Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7LR Salary: MPR (Main Pay Range) for Teachers Contract: Permanent, Required from September 2026 Reference: 8727 St Mary’s Church of England Academy are currently calling for skilled or newly qualified ECT (Early Career Teacher) Class Teachers to come forward and be a part of our exciting school journey! We have a full-time EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Class Teacher role available, ready to begin in September 2026. We are looking to appoint a skilled, passionate and ambitious candidate, who demonstrates consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and is committed to ensuring the highest standards of achievement for all our youngest pupils. Your responsibilities The EYFS Class Teacher will: Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document (STPCD). Be responsible to the Principal for his/her teaching duties and responsibilities and for teaching tasks in accordance with the Teachers Standards. Interacts on a professional level with colleagues and seeks to establish and maintain productive relationships in order to promote mutual understanding of the school curriculum with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning in the Academy. Be responsible for the coordinating and overseeing of the work of classroom assistants allocated to work within their class. Be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities. What you will need An outstanding teacher with high expectations for all. A deep understanding of the EYFS framework and a genuine passion for early childhood development. The ability to create a warm, nurturing and enabling environment where every child feels safe, seen and valued. A passionate candidate with drive to develop early reading and create lifelong learners. A teacher who is willing to embrace and celebrate our Christian ethos. A candidate with the ability to promote high standards of achievement and behaviour. The ability to build strong, positive relationships with families and works in genuine partnership with parents and carers. About us We are a friendly and vibrant primary academy, situated in Mildenhall, Suffolk, and serve children and families from within the school catchment area and beyond. Our school is part of a wonderful, local community and as a Church of England Academy, we are committed to our ethos rooted in acceptance for all. We are proud of the close supportive links that we have with the church and other faith institutions that represent our community. Everyone in the St Mary’s Academy team is welcoming, caring and dedicated to all pupils and families. We all believe that we can work hard to allow everyone in our school community to thrive and be the best they can be. Our vision is embedded in all that we do and ‘in the light of Christ we will shine together’. Our dedicated team is committed to the personal development of every child and to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to engage all. Our sense of pride in the academy is evident as you walk around, particularly for the culture of opportunity we provide which aims to make a significant contribution to both the personal and academic achievement of every individual. What we will offer you An opportunity to shape the future of our school, the opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives at a crucial stage of their development. We strive to ensure that our teachers have a healthy work-life balance. We offer PPA at home, teachers are not required to take collective worship, to cover break duty and staff meetings end on time! Subject leaders are offered half a day each term to lead their subject. We have various high-quality curriculum platforms, including Sounds Write, KPOW, White Rose Maths and Literacy Tree, so that teachers can easily resource their lessons, whilst also having autonomy over their own lesson planning. A welcoming values driven school community where children and staff are genuinely cared for An ambitious and vibrant place to work. A fantastic, supportive and friendly team of teachers and support staff. Children who are well behaved. High quality support and CPD. An established and clear behaviour policy. Reasonable marking policy that reflects the EEF’s recommendations and findings. An ambitious SLT who are determined to make our school a great place to work and learn. For more information To find out more, please contact Rosa De Simone and Roxanne Rutter, HR Officer, by emailing hr@smpsac.org How to apply Please complete the Application Form (Word) and read the Application Guidance (Word). Completed application to be returned to hr@smpsac.org Closing date: 11.00 am, 8 May 2026.