Class Teacher at Westwood Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/WPS/88748
  Location
Westwood Avenue, Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9RR
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale - £32,916-£45,352: Upper Pay Scale - £47,472-£51,048, Annually, Actual
  Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 13th Apr, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
2
   Positions Available        2
  Suitable for ECTs
  Interview Date(s)
Week commencing 20/04/2026
   Interview Date(s)           Week commencing 20/04/2026
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About this Role

Nurture young minds and shape bright futures at Westwood Primary School!

Westwood Primary School is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teachers to join our friendly and supportive team. We welcome applications from ECTs, MPS, and UPS teachers for any year group, from Nursery to Year 6. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality education and helping children achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you!


Job Title: Class Teacher

Location: Westwood Primary School

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Main Pay Scale - £32,916-£45,352: Upper Pay Scale - £47,472-£51,048, Annually, Actual

Start Date: September 2026


Summary of Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and teach engaging and effective lessons in line with the school’s curriculum.
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.


Our People-First Philosophy

At Active Learning Trust, Everyone is valued in their role, and we make sure that the right people have the right opportunities to find their purpose and progress within our Trust. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put our staff's growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do – so that they can focus on making a real difference in our schools and our communities. 


Why Join Our Trust?

  • Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
  • Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
  • Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and teacher pensions.


Contact

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Lauraine Barnes, Headteacher, lbarnes@westwoodprimary.org or call 01502 565673.


The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.


Contact Details

  Lauraine Barnes
  01502 565673
  lbarnes@westwoodprimary.org


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