Class Teacher

Location: Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk Contract: Permanent, Full-time Salary: MPS - UPS (£32,916 - £51,048) We are looking for a Class Teacher to join Hillside Primary, delivering high-quality teaching that enables every pupil to thrive. At the heart of the role is a commitment to planning engaging lessons, adapting practice to meet individual needs and setting high expectations that drive strong outcomes for all children. Working closely with colleagues across the school and wider Trust, the postholder will contribute to a collaborative culture where ideas are shared and practice continues to evolve. This is a role for a thoughtful, motivated teacher who cares deeply about making a difference and is ready to grow within a people-first organisation. We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and are committed to providing the support, development and guidance needed to help you thrive at the start of your teaching career. Summary of Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver well-structured lessons aligned with the curriculum, adapting teaching to meet pupils’ individual needs Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using data to inform teaching and drive improvement Set high expectations and manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, positive learning environment Contribute to the wider life of the school, working collaboratively with colleagues to support pupil development Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote the wellbeing, safety and best interests of all pupils Why Join Our Trust? Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play. Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children. Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teachers pensions. Contact If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity , then please contact Lucy Wass, Headteacher at: l.wass@hillsideprimary.co.uk The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture. The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and stude