KS2 Class Teacher, Lowestoft

Job Description

• Somerleyton Primary School
• Address:The Green, Somerleyton, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 5PT
• Salary:MPR (Main Pay Range) for Teachers Pay Scale (England)
• Hours:Full time
• Contract:Fixed Term Contract for 1 year, required to start 1 September 2026
• Reference:5011

Somerleyton Primary Schoolis seeking a motivated, warm and adaptiveLKS2 (Lower Key Stage 2) Class Teacherto join our unique and inspirational school community.

We are:

• a small, rural school in the beautiful and historic village of Somerleyton.
• proud of our dynamic, broad and engaging curriculum with specific strengths in art and music.
• committed to our values of perseverance, integrity, creativity and kindness.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an excellent classroom practitioner, with relevant knowledge in primary school age children, who will motivate, inspire, challenge and support all children.
• has open and professional communication skills and is committed to working in partnership with staff, governors, parents and the wider community.
• is highly motivated with high expectations of achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
• can demonstrate a track-record of raising standards and outcomes for all pupils.
• can work flexibly and adapt to fit pupil needs.
• has a passion for an arts-rich curriculum.

In return, we will offer:

• pupils who enjoy learning and whose behaviour is excellent.
• a school that strives for every child to reach their full potential across the whole curriculum.
• a commitment to personal and professional development.
• supportive and inspirational colleagues, approachable governors and understanding parents.

To find out more

Please read theJob Description (Word).

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contactFay Springall, Office Manager, to arrange an appointment to view the school and meet the Headteacher and staff, by either calling01502 730503or emailing

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completedApplication Form (Word)by email to

An application pack can be downloaded from the school website

Please return completed applications to the school: Somerleyton Primary School, The Green, Somerleyton, Lowestoft NR32 5PT or email to:

Closing date:1.00 pm, 5 June 2026.

Interview date:12 June 2026.

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