Classroom Teacher

Address: Wortham Primary School, Wortham, Suffolk IP22 1PX

Salary: MPR

Hours: Full Time. Monday to Friday

Contract: Maternity Cover. Required from January 2026

Reference: 7813

Wortham Primary is a thriving rural village school at the heart of its community, where children flourish in a nurturing and ambitious environment. We are proud to have been graded Outstanding by Ofsted in February and are now seeking a talented Teacher to join our dedicated team from January 2026. This will be to cover a maternity leave. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a vibrant school with a strong sense of purpose and a genuine commitment to the highest standards of teaching and learning.

We are looking for a teacher who shares our passion for delivering an inclusive, creative, and engaging curriculum. You will be joining a welcoming and supportive staff team who work collaboratively to ensure that every child is happy, confident, and achieving their full potential. ECTs are welcome to apply. 

Wortham Primary is part of the All Saints Schools Trust, a forward-thinking and successful family of sixteen primary schools. As part of the trust, you will benefit from high-quality professional development, excellent networking opportunities, and access to shared expertise and resources.

We Can Offer:

• friendly, experienced colleagues who work together and are committed to continuous improvement
• delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• a calm and purposeful learning environment
• supportive parents, governors, and wider community
• outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career development through our trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• has high expectations for both learning and behaviour and believes in the potential of every child
• is an engaging, reflective, and motivating teacher who embraces new ideas
• has experience teaching in Key Stage 1
• builds strong, positive relationships with children, staff, and families
• is committed to their own ongoing development and excited to lead a curriculum area
• brings positivity, creativity, and a good sense of humour to our team.

We warmly welcome visits to the school. Come and see for yourself what makes Wortham Primary such a special place to learn and work.

For More Information

• Please read the Job Description (Word), Guidance Notes (pdf) and Monitoring Form (Word)
• Please feel free to contact Claire Flatman by either calling 01379 898484 or emailing: c.flatman@asst.org.uk
• To find out more, please visit our website (Wortham Primary School)

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: c.flatman@asst.org.uk

Alternatively, please post your application, to arrive prior to the closing date, to: Wortham Primary School, Bury Rd, Wortham IP22 1PX 

Closing date: 17 October 2025.

Interview date: 22 October 2025.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume 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.