Class Teacher at Red Oak Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/ROPS/26609
  Location
Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale
 Fixed Term End Date
Tue 31st Aug, 2027
  Closing Date
9:00am, Thu 21st May, 2026
  Start Date
1 September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Suitable for ECTs
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About this Role

Empower every child to succeed through high-quality teaching in a supportive, collaborative school community.

Shape young minds and grow your own practice in a supportive, values-led school community. We are looking for a committed and reflective Class Teacher to join Red Oak Primary School on a fixed-term basis for one year, bringing strong classroom practice and a genuine belief that every child can succeed. This role centres on delivering high-quality, well-structured teaching, adapting learning to meet individual needs and building positive, purposeful relationships that help pupils thrive. Working as part of a collaborative team within the Active Learning Trust, the successful candidate will contribute to a culture of high expectations, shared learning and continuous improvement, where colleagues support one another to achieve the best possible outcomes for every child.


Job Title: Class Teacher

Location: Red Oak Primary School

Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term until 31/08/2027

Salary: Main Pay Scale


Summary of Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver well-structured lessons aligned with the academy curriculum, adapting teaching to meet pupils’ needs
  • Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using data to inform teaching and promote strong outcomes
  • Set high expectations for behaviour and achievement, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
  • Contribute to the wider life, ethos and development of the academy, working collaboratively with colleagues


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 local government pension scheme.


Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Tracy Ahern, Headteacher, at: tahern@redoakprimary.org


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. 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

  Tracy Ahern
  01502 573509
  tahern@redoakprimary.org


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