Phoenix St Peter Academy Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0NE Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum Hours: 32.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible Reference: 8914 About this role Phoenix St Peter Academy are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented Early Years Class Teacher with Early Years Lead Responsibilities to join our dedicated and team. Class Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, those more-able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of what you do. Our Early Years provision was shortlisted for the 'TES Early Years Setting of the Year 2025'. Therefore, we welcome applications from experienced teachers with a passion for Early Years and looking to lead our provision. We rightly pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do. Phoenix St Peter Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential. There is no doubt that Phoenix St Peter Academy is an exciting place to be, for children, staff, parents and the local community. As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be. where every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning just opportunities to continually improve with a Growth Mindset approach. We do not ‘label’ children or group them by perceived ‘ability’; we will instead give all children equal opportunities to challenge themselves through the range of tasks and activities presented to them, empowering children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning. Whatever your teaching backgrounds, we would love to hear from you. You will: be a motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence have excellent inter-personal skills and ability to develop positive relationships with children, families and staff have experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher have excellent communication skills and resilience have good organisational skills have creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning. Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust? Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice: Excellence and development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities. Supportive and collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared. Well-being focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff. Diversity and inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools. Innovation and impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives. Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations. Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations. We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being: Healthy work-life balance and supportive Senior Leadership Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills. Flexible and family-friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the trust. Exclusive discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks. Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family. Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf). To find out more, please contact the school office by calling 01502 574586. How to apply Please complete your application by visiting My New Term. Closing date: 11.55pm, 14 May 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 18 May 2026 Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications. To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only. At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. 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