Job Description

Address:

Gislingham Church of England Primary School, Eye, Suffolk IP23 8HX

Salary:

MPR 1-6

Hours:

Full time

Contract:

Maternity / Paternity Cover until end of July 2026. Required from November 2025

Reference:

7666

Gislingham Church of England Primary School

is a one form Church school which is part of the Tilian Partnership.



From November 2025, we are looking for a keen, motivated class

Teache

r to join our team. We will consider applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and from experienced teachers.



You will work alongside your Key Stage One or Two partners to assess, plan and offer the best provision possible, ensuring all children make good progress and are prepared for a life of learning and opportunities.

You will:

be a dedicated teacher who wants to support and challenge all pupils in their learning be focused on raising standards and developing your potential have high expectations of learning and behaviour enjoy being part of a supportive, pro-active and energetic team thrive on innovation be dedicated to and passionate about high quality primary education be keen to support the wider life of the school e.g. extra-curricular activities be a confident and competent user of IT be able to plan, deliver and evaluate exciting, engaging and challenging learning experiences for every child.

We will offer you:

a unique opportunity to grow and progress within a supportive environment a talented, dedicated and supportive staff a commitment to your professional development and your well being a team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be an opportunity to develop your teaching through being a part of a forward-thinking team, where all teachers are highly motivated and continually looking to improve things.

ECTs will be allocated a mentor and have access to a structured induction programme.

To find out more

For further information, please visit the

School website

Please read the

(word)

If you are interested in joining our friendly and highly skilled team, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcomed; to arrange a visit please email:

gislingham@tilian.org.uk

How to apply

To apply, please complete the

Application Form (word)

Please ensure that you complete all relevant information on the application and email this to:

gislingham@tilian.org.uk

Covering letters are acceptable but CVs are not required

Closing date: 12 pm, 10 September 2025.

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.


When applying for a post at one of our schools 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 at one of our schools you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.

Important documents to read

Safeguarding Policy

Child Protection Procedure

Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff

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Staff Induction Policy