Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time (Part Time could be considered), Temporary (Maternity Cover) 
Salary: MPS - UPS (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE) 

Hillside Primary School and Nursery in Ipswich is seeking a committed and thoughtful EYFS Teacher to join our team. This role is for a teacher who cares deeply about inclusion, high expectations and building strong foundations for early learning. Working within a supportive, collaborative school and as part of Active Learning Trust, the role offers the opportunity to shape purposeful provision, respond sensitively to children’s individual needs and contribute positively to the wider life of the school. We are looking for a practitioner who brings warmth, professionalism and ambition to their classroom and who wants their work to make a lasting difference for children and families

 We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and are committed to providing the support, mentoring and development needed to help ECTs thrive with us.

 Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional and high needs
• Assess, monitor and use pupil progress effectively to inform teaching and secure strong outcomes
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and inclusion, creating a safe and positive classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and external professionals to support pupil development
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school

 Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Lucy Wass, Headteacher, at: l.wass@hillsideprimary.co.uk

 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.