KS2 Class Teacher, Bury

Job Description

• Westgate CP School
• Address:Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3JX
• Salary:MPR
• Hours:Full Time
• Contract:Maternity Cover until August 2027, required to start September 2026
• Reference:8995

Westgate CP Schoolare looking for a passionate and dedicatedKS2 Class Teacherto join our warm and friendly team in September 2026.

Westgate CP Primary School is a truly inclusive school, in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, where we work closely with our families and community. With a'Good'Ofsted rating (2022), we pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive school, putting the needs of all children at the heart of all we do. We go the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and work as a team, understanding that every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils'potential.

We are committed to providing a positive and supportive working environment, where our staff can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance.

You will be:

• an excellent classroom practitioner (or in the case of an ECT, the aspirations to become an excellent classroom practitioner with our support)
• a positive role model who inspires a love of learning in pupils and staff
• a reflective practitioner who is always looking to develop your leadership and teaching skills
• a professional who is dedicated to achieving the best for all children in a diverse community.

We can offer you:

• Children who are self-motivated, eager to try new experiences and proud of their school
• An enthusiastic, supportive staff team who have high expectations of themselves and the children
• A vibrant, diverse and friendly community
• Opportunities for professional development

For more information

Please read the following documents:

• Job Description (Word)
• Person Specification (Word)
• Privacy Notice (pdf)
• Safeguarding Statement (pdf).

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please contactAnnie Drugan, School Business Manager by either emailingor calling01284 755988.

How to apply

Please read theApplication Guidance (Word)and submit your completedApplication Form (Word)by email to.

Closing date:12pm, 3 June 2026

Interview date:10 June 2026

Application Deadline: Completed online application forms must be received Wednesday 3rd June at noon. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 10th June.

Candidates are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form, including a supporting statement addressing all of the points clearly as detailed within the Person Specification for this post.

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