Early Years Teacher and Lead

Posted 2 hours 9 minutes ago by Suffolk County Council

Permanent
Part Time
Teaching Jobs
Suffolk, Debenham, United Kingdom, IP146
Job Description

Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School are seeking an Early Years Teacher and Lead with a passion for supporting children to thrive in their first years at school. The role will include the responsibility of leadership of the Early Years.

At Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School, Debenham, we are proud of our creative curriculum which encourages children to accept and celebrate every individual and appreciate the beauty and diversity of the world. We Strive to be more like Jesus at Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School.

Key Details
  • School: Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School
  • Address: Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6PL
  • Salary: MPR/UPR
  • Hours: Part time, 0.6FTE, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Contract: Permanent, required from September 2026
  • Reference: 5022
Qualifications
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • a commitment to facilitating the highest of standards of teaching and learning
  • high expectations of yourself and of our children
  • the ability to motivate and inspire our children
  • a desire to actively take part in the wider aspects of the school
  • the ability to recognise the uniqueness of every child and feel confident in planning to meet their needs
  • an understanding of how and why children behave in differing ways and know a range of strategies to support positive behaviour
  • a commitment to upholding the Christian Values and Ethos of the school
  • experience of working in Early Years and teaching the Early Years curriculum
  • a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils
  • an ability to work flexibly and professionally.
Benefits
  • enthusiastic and highly motivated children who enjoy their learning
  • dedicated staff
  • opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Christian values at the heart of everything we do
  • an excellent relationship with families
  • access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • free parking.
Closing Information
  • Closing date: 6 pm, 10 June 2026.
  • Interview date: 15 June 2026.
Legal and Safeguarding

Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all unspent convictions and some spent convictions.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment checks.

Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School welcomes diversity.