KS2 Class Teacher

• Gorseland Primary School
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3QR
• Salary: MPR / UPR
• Hours: 0.6 FTE
• Contract: Fixed Term required from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027
• Reference: 5014

The community at Gorseland Primary School warmly welcomes you. Our children, staff and governors are both pleased and proud to share with you a little about our school.

Gorseland is a two-form entry primary school with a large Nursery and two specialist units. We are situated in Martlesham Heath, next to Kesgrave, and are fortunate enough to have vibrant and spacious outdoor facilities that bring learning and play to life both inside and outside of our classrooms.

Gorseland is an inclusive learning community where children and staff alike value being ready, respectful and safe in our endeavours to be the best we can be. As a staff, we feel it is our duty to foster and celebrate a love of learning through developing children who are self-confident, hardworking and resilient. Happy children who achieve success academically, socially and emotionally are proud children, a pride that extends to the adults who guide and support them here at Gorseland.

Gorseland Primary School is committed to ensuring that children develop their passion for learning, discover their natural talents and have high aspirations in and outside of school. This inclusive school works tirelessly to ensure our children are happy and successful.

We are looking for a KS2 Class Teacher who is happy to work on a part time basis.

You will have

• high expectations of every child achieving his or her full potential
• a proven track record of good and outstanding teaching
• a growth mind-set and a willingness to try something new
• great interpersonal and communication skills
• a clear understanding of the curriculum you teach and the creativity to provide inspiring and enriching learning opportunities
• a passion and commitment to each and every child.

We can offer

• well behaved and highly motivated pupils
• a caring and friendly school
• a supportive staff team committed to working together to achieve high standards
• a commitment to teacher well-being
• opportunities for your career to grow and develop.

This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative, forward-thinking school with a strong commitment to professional development for all.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf), Person Specification (pdf) and the Safeguarding Statement (pdf).

To find out more about our school, please visit our website.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact Elizabeth Leonard in our school office by calling 01473 623790 to make an appointment.

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to ***email_hidden***.

Closing date: 9am, 8 June 2026

Interview date: 10 June 2026

Gorseland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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