Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5AU
Salary: MPR £32,916 - 45,350 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: Maternity / Paternity Cover in the first instance until 31 August 2026. Required from 5 January 2026
Reference: 8044
Job Share applicants are welcome to apply.
Year 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Barrow CEVC Primary School is a thriving and nurturing village school at the heart of the community, committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive education rooted in our Christian values. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Year 2 Class Teacher/s to join our supportive team from January 2026.
You will:
be an inspirational and reflective classroom practitioner
have high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour
be passionate about creating engaging, child-centred learning experiences
be committed to inclusive education and meeting the needs of every pupil
value teamwork and strong relationships with children, staff, parents, and the wider community
support and uphold the school’s Christian ethos.
We will offer you:
a welcoming and supportive school community
friendly, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
a strong partnership with governors and parents
an experienced, dedicated and collaborative staff team, including class based teaching assistants
high quality training, mentoring and professional support
a well-established curriculum rooted in the latest evidence-based research
a paid annual personal day.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Application Guidance (word)
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For more information or to arrange a visit, please call us on 01284 810223 or email admin@barrow.suffolk.sch.uk
To find out more about our school, please visit our website
How to apply
To apply, please complete the Application Form (word)
Please email your completed application forms for the attention of Louise Cooper on admin@barrow.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 12 pm, 18 November 2025. Interview date: 25 November 2025.Barrow CEVC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
We wish to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our team of lunchtime staff in securing the safety and welfare of our pupils during the lunchtime break. You will be expected to take a proactive role in supporting the pupils at this busy time of the day including in the dining room, classrooms, playground and as they move around school. You will lead play activities and promote expected behaviour, ensuring all children have a positive lunchtime experience. The ability to communicate in an effective and friendly manner with both children and staff is vital. You will need to be reliable and dedicated, have a keen interest in working with children and be an excellent role model.
Hours are flexible throughout the week. The lunchtime shift is 1.5 hours each day from 11.45am to 1.15pm. Salary is £12.26 per hour.
For further information please contact the school office on 01284 810223 or at admin@barrow.suffolk.sch.uk
Barrow CEVC Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
