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Job title: Class Teacher

Location: Sidegate Primary School

Contract: Part-time, Fixed term until 31st August 2025

Salary: Main Pay Range, £31,650 to £43,607 FTE

Actual Salary: £15,825 to £21,803 per annum

Closing Date: 3rd February 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning? Do you have the teaching skills to help students reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive classroom? If so, we would love to hear from you!

About us: 

Sidegate Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive community of over 650 children located in Ipswich. We are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every child is valued, respected, and encouraged to achieve their full potential. With a dedicated team of staff, we foster a love of learning and promote a culture of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, Sidegate Primary School takes pride in offering a broad and enriching curriculum that nurtures each child's character and prepares them for their next educational journey.

About the Role: 

We are looking for teachers who are outstanding practitioners or have the potential to be. We need staff who are inspiring and motivating for pupils, able to think about learning and deliver it in an interesting and engaging way. We have a strong support package for teachers, including joint PPA time giving opportunities to share ideas; strong, knowledgeable senior leaders who have time out of the classroom to focus on developing teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons, adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of students. 
• Assess and track progress, providing regular feedback and setting high expectations.
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment, maintaining good order and discipline among students.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents, and relevant professionals to ensure the well-being and success of students. 
• Engage in the Trust’s appraisal process, seek further training opportunities, and contribute to the development of others when appropriate.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and to work in a forward-thinking school with a commitment to inclusion and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Vivup Benefit System
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
• Access to Teacher Pensions

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Savannah La'Thangue - savannah.lathangue@sidegate.net

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.

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.