- Springfield Junior School
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Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4DT
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Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum pro rata
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Hours: Full Time
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Contract: Permanent, required to start October 2026 or from September if possible.
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Reference: 8978
Springfield Junior School are seeking to appoint a KS2 Class Teacher to join the team.
About us
Springfield Junior School is part of the Children’s Endeavour Trust which totals eight schools across Stowmarket and Ipswich. This is an exciting time to join our Trust as the schools work collaboratively together to achieve excellence and improve outcomes for our children. Springfield is a popular junior school to the west of the town centre teaching children from age 7 to 11. This is a three-form entry school with strong community support, a supportive and hardworking staff team as well as friendly and welcoming children. We deliver an ambitious and rigorous curriculum through CUSP as well as being an OPAL school to develop the quality of outdoor play. We were recently graded ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted (March 2025). We are now looking for a dynamic and motivated team player to join our friendly school.
You will be:
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a good team player who is positive and driven to ensure all children achieve
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flexible, adaptable and able to create exciting learning opportunities that will inspire children
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a teacher that models good classroom management and who has high expectations for our pupils
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building positive relationships with children, staff and families
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promoting good progress and outcomes from all pupils
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able to model excellent communication and liaise closely with colleagues
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reflective as you continually strive for innovative and impactful practice.
We can offer:
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a happy, friendly, vibrant primary school with motivated and positive learners
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an inclusive and caring ethos with a supportive staff team
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a well-resourced curriculum
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support from teaching staff and subject leaders in lesson planning
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a wide range of CPD opportunities
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a supportive Trust who believes in working positively and supportively with its staff to provide the best outcomes for all children.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (Word).
To find out more about the school, please visit our website.
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact the school office by calling 01473 741300 or by emailing [email protected].
For an informal discussion only, please contact Jo Viner by calling 01473 741300.
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) with a covering letter by email to [email protected], for the attention of Jo Viner.
Applications will not be accepted without a completed application form.d
Closing date: 12pm, 18 June 2026
Interview date: 25 June 2026
Springfield Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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