St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a class teacher to join our dedicated team covering a year 1 class for three days a week alongside an experienced co-class teacher. The successful candidate will bring their expertise and knowledge of the primary curriculum to ensure pupils enjoy a knowledge rich learning experience which promotes inclusion, diversity and excellence. You will be joining an established federation of two primary schools where shared planning and assessment are designed to support staff well-being. Curriculum teams work across the federation to provide opportunities for collaboration, coaching and mentoring.

We are proud of the welcoming and productive atmosphere which supports teachers and pupils to be successful. Parents are supportive and play an active part in the life of the school. We welcome staff who share and support the Catholic ethos of our school. The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check.

This post is a maternity cover until the end of the summer term 2026.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion with the Executive Head, Maria Kemble. Please visit our website (https://www.st-edmunds.suffolk.sch.uk/) to learn more about our schools or phone us on 01284 755141.

Applications must be submitted directly to the school (not through an agency) and CVs alone, will not be accepted.  Please send applications to Michelle Squirrell via email msquirrell@st-edmunds.suffolk.sch.uk.

Closing date: 3pm Monday 19^th January 2026

Interviews:     wk Beg. 26^th January 2026