Benhall St Mary’s CE Primary School Address : Benhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1HE Salary: MPR Hours: Part time, 0.4 Contract: Temporary until 31 August 2026, with possibility of extension. Required from January 2026 Reference : 8143 Benhall St Mary’s Primary School is a charming village primary school near to the town of Saxmundham. Our small class sizes and close links with the community means that all the staff know each and every child and their family very well. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our small friendly village school. We would like to appoint a temporary part time Class Teacher. We are also part of the All Saints Schools Trust, which gives our staff access to a wealth of support, CPD and networking opportunities with ten other local primary schools. We will offer you: friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and actively seek ways to improve their practice a calm, purposeful working environment with delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn the opportunity to be part of a trust that is committed to professional development, where the right teacher can progress throughout their career supportive parents and governors. In return we ask that you: have high expectations for both learning and behaviour, with a genuine belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to inclusive practice are an engaging and motivating teacher who is reflective and open to new approaches have experience of teaching the Early Years Foundation Stage in your career are a team player who can form positive and professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders are committed to your own professional development have a willingness to innovate and lead an area of the school curriculum are a positive person with a good sense of humour. To find out more Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (pdf) If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to call Paul Parslow-Williams, Executive Headteacher on 01728 602407 or email paul.williams@asst.org.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (word) Completed applications to be emailed to the school on office@benhallprimary.org.uk or posted to Benhall St Mary’s CE Primary School, School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, IP17 1HE. Closing date: 9 am, 8 December 2025. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a field of suitable applicants. Please ensure you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.