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Early Years Teacher
Job Description
Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School Address: Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6LP Salary: MPR1 - MPR6 Hours: 2 days per week (0.4 FTE) Contract: Maternity / Paternity Cover up to June 2027. Required from June 2026 or September 2026 Reference: 8930
UPS will be considered for the right candidate.
We are looking for an engaging Early Years Teacher with a passion for supporting children to thrive. ECTs as well as experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
At Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School, 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.
You must have:
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.
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Desirable: Experience of working in Early Years and teaching the Early Years curriculum.
We will offer you:
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.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf) , General School Information (pdf) and Application Guidance (word)
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please call Laura Dumolo, Headteacher on 01728 860201 or email emailadmin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk
How To Apply
Please complete the Application Form (word)
Alternatively, an application form and further details can be found on our website
Completed applications should be emailed to Gillian Seccombe, School Business Manager, on admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk or returned by post to Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6PL.
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Closing date: 9 am, 1 June 2026.
Interview date: week commencing 8 June 2026.
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.
The successful applicant 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.
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