Witnesham Primary School Address: Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9EX Salary: MPR Hours: Full time Contract: Maternity / Paternity Cover. Required from September 2026 Reference: 8645 Part of the Otley and Witnesham Partnership. ECT’s will be considered. Otley and Witnesham are both lovely, small village schools on the outskirts of Ipswich. The children are delightful, parents supportive and the team fabulous! The federation is working collaboratively in order to develop the highest quality education for the children. You will possess empathy, personal resilience, understanding, patience and be passionate about working with children to provide a calm learning environment. Please see job description and person specification for full details of the role. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our team at Witnesham Primary School. You will: be an experienced teacher be able to show initiative as an individual but also work effectively as part of a team have high expectations of behaviour and attainment be able to embrace change and challenge have a clear understanding of the curriculum show proficiency in monitoring and assessment have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. We will offer you: a friendly and welcoming team a voice in our whole school development plans a wide range of expertise and experience opportunities to share your strengths and learn with others the freedom to teach creatively through topics that interest you a school that believes in continuing professional development supportive and caring Senior Leaders and Governors. To find out more Please read the Job Description (word), Person Specification (pdf) and Application Guidance (word) Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see us in action. Please call Hannah Evans (Executive Headteacher) on 01473 785252 for more information. How to apply To apply, please complete the Application Form (word) and email your completed application form to ad.witnesham@ofed.co.uk Closing date: 12 pm, 23 April 2026. Interview date: 30 April 2026. Otley and Witnesham Federated Primary Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.