* Hopton C of E Primary Academy
* Address: Hopton, Diss, Suffolk, IP22 2QY
* Salary: MPR: £32,916 - £45,352 pro rata
* Hours: Full time
* Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027. Required from May 2026
* Reference: 8447
Hopton C of E Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a full time Class Teacher – KS2, from 1 May 2026 to 31 August 2027. This role will be fixed term initially with a view to becoming permanent if possible. The vacancy is currently in KS2, and this is open for discussion at interview. There will also be the opportunity to lead curriculum subjects, and this will depend on your particular areas of expertise, as well as the needs of the school. Experience teaching a mixed-year class is desirable, as is a good knowledge of the curriculum.
The professional duties of teachers (other than the Headteacher) are set out in the School Teachers pay and conditions document and describe the duties required of all teachers. In addition, the specific requirements of the post of the classroom teacher, along with the particular duties expected of the post holder have been set out below:
* to provide a well-managed, and stimulating and effective learning environment for children
* to prepare curriculum plans and programmes of work which are appropriate to the needs, experience and knowledge of pupils
* to deliver each pupil's entitlement to a broad, balanced curriculum, taking account of how pupils' learning is influenced by their development
* to plan, assess and record systematically, and to use assessments, observations and data to improve the quality of teaching and learning
* to take responsibility for one's own professional development, including responses to school policies and practices
* to accept responsibility for the health and safety of pupils, encouraging an atmosphere in which pupils work co-operatively and effectively
* to develop and maintain relationships with parents as partners in their children's learning and with others who have an interest in the welfare of pupils
* to participate in induction initiatives established by the school.
You will need:
* to be a university graduate
* have PGCE or equivalent
* to provide evidence of successful teaching/training in KS2
* to provide evidence of consistently good teaching and learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a small village primary school within a very supportive community. This small-scale approach gives our children a real opportunity to thrive. We are seeking a committed teacher, with a passion for a child-centred curriculum, to continue this approach and develop our provision further.
Hopton C of E Primary Academy is part of Elveden Schools Trust and is an inclusive, rural school in Hopton village between Thetford and the market town of Diss.
We will offer you
All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme and an extensive wellbeing offer, as well as opportunities to contribute to school development, high-quality CPD across Elveden Schools Trust and opportunities for career progression.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf)
Please visit our website for more information and to get a real feel about our school. We also recommend arranging an informal visit to come and meet the children and our team. Please call Jo Whiting in the school office on to make an appointment or find out more.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website where you can download an application pack.
Please email your completed application to
Closing date: 9 am, 23 February 2026. Interview date: 25 February
Hopton C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.
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