Class Teacher

Riverwalk School

Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PD

Salary: MPR plus SEN allowance

Hours: Full time

• Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 January 2026

Reference: 0428

Riverwalk School is seeking to appoint an experienced Class Teacher who is motivated and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils in the school with PMLD and SLD needs. We are looking for an experienced teacher to support us to develop our curriculum and teaching skills further; ensuring that the momentum of school improvement is maintained. If you are a forward thinking, highly motivated teacher with a passion for school improvement come and visit us to find out how we can make a difference together.

We are looking for an experienced teacher, preferably with SEND experience, who will: 

• be a proven effective teacher who is willing to share good practice
• provide a rich, high quality, stimulating and enabling learning environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils
• ensure that each pupil has access to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum differentiated to meet individual needs
• use evidence based, effective teaching approaches to meet the needs of all pupils and to develop a love of learning
• set exciting tasks relating to ‘real life’ experiences for the whole class, small groups and self-initiated, exploratory learning
• be looking for a challenge
• be passionate about developing learning characteristics in pupils
• be able to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines
• be able to maintain confidentiality
• have a desire to participate in school and trust CPD opportunities
• have a knowledge of Safeguarding
• have the willingness to contribute to the wider school through our curriculum enrichment and extended school offer.

We Will Offer You:

• a comprehensive staff induction program
• full support and training from a wider team
• a wide range of staff benefits 
• an extensive Wellbeing support package
• the opportunity for career progression within the trust
• a bespoke package of CPD as required.
• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status.
• Line manager: Academy Head.

• Personalised Performance Management

• a comprehensive staff induction program
• full support and training from a wider team
• a wide range of staff benefits 
• an extensive Wellbeing support package
• the opportunity for career progression within the trust
• a bespoke package of CPD as required.
• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status.
• Line manager: Academy Head.

 To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf)

To find out more, please email Sally Boulter at s.boulter@consortiumtrust.org.uk or call 01284 764280.

 How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (word) and email to Sally Boulter on s.boulter@consortiumtrust.org.uk

Closing date: 1 pm, 28 November 2025.Interview date: Individually arranged.
The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this may include social media checks.