Class Teacher

• Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 0SE
• Salary: MPR
• Hours: Part Time
• Contract: Maternity Cover for one year, required 22 February 2027
• Reference: 5467

Rattlesden CofE Primary Academy is a thriving and well-resourced rural Church of England school with 135 children on roll, where we encourage everyone to ‘Let Your Light Shine’ Matthew 5:16. We are a thoroughly good school inspected by Ofsted in May 2024. We are part of the Tilian Partnership, a small church MAT with 14 other local church schools who we work closely with.

Rattlesden has 5 mixed aged classes, and this is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Class Teacher to join our team from February 2027 and teach our mixed EYFS/Year 1 class. This is a maternity contract initially for one year.

We would welcome applications from individuals who: 

• are experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers with sound knowledge of the EYFS framework, phonics and KS1 Mathematics
• set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• adapt provision and practice responding to the strengths and needs of all pupils
• make accurate and productive use of formative and summative assessment
• use positive, relational strategies to foster the emotional wellbeing of all pupils and ensure a safe learning environment
• deliver excellent learning and progress outcomes for all children
• liaise with other teachers within school and across the multi academy trust to share and develop good practice
• will actively contribute to our ethos, aspirations and wider community.

Proven EYFS experience is essential, and experience with mixed-age classes would be an advantage.

ECTs will be considered.

We can offer you: 

• a happy, experienced and supportive staff team with invested parents and governors
• experienced TA and HLTA support across the class and Key Stage
• a class of engaged and exceptionally well-behaved pupils
• high expectations for pupils and staff alike.
• a nurturing environment for with a real dedication to staff wellbeing.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word).

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or have an informal chat about the post please call 01449 736335 or email [email protected].

How to apply 

Please return a completed Application Form (Word) to the school by post or email to [email protected]

Closing date: 12pm, 12 October 2026

Interview date: 19 October 2026

Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding

The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

When applying for a post within the Trust you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:

1.    If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential).

2.    During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children

3.    If you accept a post within our Trust you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and a undergo a Section 128 check if the role is a Leadership role.

Important documents to read:

•  Safeguarding Policy
•  Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff
•  Staff Induction Policy