Class Teacher at Pakefield Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PPS/34503

Location

London Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale – £13,166 – £20,419 per annum (actual, 0.4 FTE)

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 15th May, 2026

Start Date

1 September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week Commencing 18th May 2026

Interview Date(s) Week Commencing 18th May 2026

About this Role

An opportunity to make a difference – for a key moment in a child’s learning journey.

We are looking for a committed and reflective Class Teacher to join Pakefield Primary School in Lowestoft on a maternity cover basis, working two days per week, teaching in upper KS2. This role offers the chance to provide high‑quality, consistent teaching at an important point in our pupils’ learning, within a welcoming and ambitious school at the heart of its community. The post is rooted in strong classroom practice, high expectations and positive relationships, alongside a genuine commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and families to ensure continuity of learning. As part of Active Learning Trust, Pakefield Primary is a place where people are supported to grow, ideas are shared openly and teachers are trusted to make a meaningful difference, every day.

Job Title: Class Teacher

Location: Pakefield Primary School

Contract: Maternity Cover, Part-time (Thursday and Friday)

Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale – £13,166 – £20,419 per annum (actual, 0.4 FTE)

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons that reflect the school’s curriculum and meet the diverse needs of all pupils.
Create a positive, calm and inclusive classroom environment where children feel safe, supported and motivated to learn.
Use assessment effectively to monitor progress, inform next steps and ensure pupils make strong outcomes from their individual starting points.
Set and sustain high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal development.

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 Karen Tallett-Pickess, School Business Manager, at: ktallettpickess@pakefieldprimaryschool.org.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.