Class Teacher

Hopton C of E Primary Academy is part of Elveden Schools Trust and is an inclusive, rural school in Hopton village between Thetford and the market town of Diss.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time, class teacher, from 1st May 2026 to 31st August 2027. This role will be fixed term initially with a view to becoming permanent if possible. The vacancy is currently in KS2 and this is open for discussion at interview. There will also be the opportunity to lead curriculum subjects and this will depend on the successful candidates’ particular areas of expertise, as well as the needs of the school. Experience of teaching a mixed year class is desirable, as is a good knowledge of the curriculum.

All staff at the school benefit from an employee assistance programme and extensive wellbeing offer, as well as opportunities to contribute to school development, high-quality CPD across Elveden Schools Trust and opportunities for career progression.

Please view our website for more information and to get a real feel for our school. We also recommend arranging an informal visit to come and meet the children and our team. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

Job Description

Main Purpose:

To provide an effective education for children by teaching within the framework provided by the DfE with regard to all statutory requirements.
To be accountable for the quality and standard of teaching and learning to meet or exceed the targets identified in the School Development Plan.

Main Duties:

The professional duties of teachers (other than the Headteacher) are set out in the School Teachers pay & conditions document and describe the duties required of all teachers. In addition, the specific requirements of the post of the classroom teacher, along with the particular duties expected of the post holder have been set out below;
To provide a well-managed, and stimulating and effective learning environment for children.
To prepare curriculum plans and programmes of work which are appropriate to the needs, experience and knowledge of pupils.
To deliver each pupil’s entitlement to a broad, balanced curriculum, taking account of how pupils’ learning is influenced by their development.
To plan, assess and record systematically, and to use assessments, observations and data to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
To take responsibility for one’s own professional development, including responses to school policies and practices.
To accept responsibility for the health and safety of pupils, encouraging an atmosphere in which pupils work co-operatively and effectively.
To develop and maintain relationships with parents as partners in their children’s learning and with others who have an interest in the welfare of pupils.
To participate in induction initiatives established by the school.
To work co-operatively within the staff team, carrying out all duties so as to implement the Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Personal attributes

Skills/Knowledge: Each of the skills listed below should be considered within the context of equality issues, embracing race, gender, disability, poverty and individual educational needs.

Interpersonal Skills

Establish and maintain good relationships, in partnership with pupils, parents and colleagues.
Being aware of the school environment, including links with the local community and church.
Using teaching strategies which develop pupils’ language, literacy and collaborative skills.
Exploiting opportunities to develop the personal, social, spiritual and cultural development of pupils.
Developing appropriate social values and standards through one’s own personal and professional conduct.
Communicate effectively with staff.

Management and Organisation

Create a purposeful, engaging and stimulating environment for pupils’ learning.
Match teaching to children’s individual needs so that one’s own and pupils’ time is used effectively.
Use a variety of teaching styles, including whole class, group and individual approaches in which clear targets are set for pupils’ learning.
Identify and provide for pupils with individual educational needs, through the application of Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
Establish and maintain consistently high expectations of pupil behaviour through well-focused and well-paced teaching.

Curriculum

Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum
Plan, deliver and assess learning activities so as to inform future planning.
Assess children's learning and use the assessments to inform future learning.
Demonstrate self-awareness of professional needs, and being responsive to the performance management process.
Establish effective working relationships with colleagues, being responsible for the deployment of support staff, involving them in the management of learning.

Experience/Qualifications/Training

To have trained as a teacher for the Key Stage 2 age group (ECTs and experienced teachers welcome)

Safeguarding

Confirmation of up-to-date knowledge of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ in relation to working with and the protection of children.
Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
Values and respects the views and needs of children.
An Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from � to � per

Location

Hopton C of E Primary Academy
Thelnetham Road
Hopton
Diss
IP22 2QY

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Application packs can be downloaded above.

Please email applications to office@hoptonacademy.co.uk

Closing date is Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am (We reserve the right to end this advert early if we receive a high level of applicants).

Interviews: Wednesday 25th February 2026.

Hopton C of E Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.