Year 3 Class Teacher

- Handford Hall Primary School
- Address: 57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2LQ
- Salary: MPR/UPR (£34,069 - £52,835 per annum)
- Hours: Full time
- Contract: Fixed Term until August 2027, required from January 2027
- Reference: 5574

Handford Hall Primary School are seeking a talented and highly motivated Year 3 Class Teacher .

We are looking for someone who is passionate about children and their learning, who is emotionally intelligent and approachable with excellent communication skills and who has ambition and self-motivation.

Those we recruit can demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within and beyond their school to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence and are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching for all children. If that is, you then we would be delighted to receive your application.

You will:

- be an excellent classroom practitioner
- have proven ability to raise standards for all pupils in the classroom
- have the vision, creativity to deliver high-quality lessons for our children
- have the skills to empower young people in our school.

At Handford Hall we endeavour to maintain a happy, purposeful environment in which everyone can develop as confident, competent and caring individuals, able to fully grasp future opportunities and participate as members of a democratic society. Our children are more than capable of excellence. For this reason, we will do whatever it takes to make sure the whole school community is confident, well-educated and prepared for the future.

In return, we can offer:

- strong, supportive leadership and a caring and enthusiastic staff team
- a strong emphasis on teamwork
- a commitment to you and high-quality professional development including research projects
- excellent bespoke curriculum
- a school that is used as a model of outstanding practice that is shared with other schools.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) , Person Specification (pdf) and Equal Opportunities Form (word) or alternatively, please visit our website .

Visits to school are most welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school by calling 01473 251 603 .

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: [email protected]

We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date.

In line with Safer Recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Closing date: 16 October 2026.

Interview date: week commencing, 19 October 2026.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Our school is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.