Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment - proudly recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For

KS2 Teacher - Ipswich, Suffolk

Full-Time | September 2026 Start

Are you looking for a teaching role where you can truly focus on inspiring young minds and enjoying the classroom experience?

A friendly and ambitious primary school in Ipswich is looking to appoint a dedicated KS2 Teacher for a full-time role starting in September 2026. With a class size of just 24 pupils, this opportunity offers the perfect balance of supportive staffing, engaged learners, and strong leadership.

The school has built a reputation for creating a calm, purposeful learning environment where staff feel appreciated and pupils are encouraged to aim high. Teachers are given the autonomy to be creative, while still benefiting from excellent guidance and collaborative planning across the key stage.

This is a school that genuinely invests in its staff and understands that happy teachers create successful classrooms.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

  • A well-supported KS2 class of 24 pupils
  • Approachable and highly supportive senior leadership
  • A collaborative teaching team with shared resources and ideas
  • A welcoming school community with strong values
  • Opportunities for ongoing CPD and career development
  • Excellent classroom behaviour and a positive learning culture

The school is seeking a teacher who:

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Has experience teaching within KS2
  • Delivers engaging and inclusive lessons
  • Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
  • Is passionate, adaptable, and committed to helping pupils succeed

This role would suit both experienced teachers and enthusiastic ECTs looking to join a nurturing and forward-thinking school environment.

Why join Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via The National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
  • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 employer
  • We pride ourselves on exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer