About this role
Are you an inspiring educator looking for a rewarding part-time (0.6) role in a vibrant, community-focused school? Do you want to work in a setting that celebrates diverse cultures, values creative thinking, and tries to support every child’s educational journey?
If so, we would love to welcome you to St Helen’s Primary School!
At St Helen’s, we strive to inspire curious and creative thinkers who explore the world with confidence. We cultivate resilient and reflective learners who embrace challenges, while fostering articulate and empathetic individuals who make a positive impact.
Our characterful, three-storey Edwardian building sits in the heart of Ipswich — complete with its own basement swimming pool! Defined by the rich cultural diversity of our school community, we proudly welcome families from a wide range of backgrounds. We view this cultural wealth as one of our greatest strengths, helping our pupils build deep global understanding and empathy from an early age.
Our town-centre location allows us to make full use of local arts, heritage, and green spaces to enrich our bespoke curriculum, including partnerships with DanceEast on the Ipswich Waterfront. Furthermore, through our dedicated SEND nurture class, we ensure that every child can flourish academically and socially at their own pace.
As part of the ASSET Education trust, we share a mission of Nurturing Humanity — equipping and empowering the next generation to create a more compassionate, equitable, and sustainable world.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher who meets the essential criteria outlined in our school recruitment pack:
- A good honours degree, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and evidence of ongoing relevant professional development.
- High expectations for pupil progress and attainment, proven teaching experience across the primary phase (including ECT placements), and strong knowledge of Assessment for Learning and summative assessment.
- Experience and commitment to supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).
- The ability to create a happy, secure, and stimulating learning environment, manage behaviour effectively, and champion our positive school culture.
- A solution-focussed attitude, passion for improving provision, subject leadership capability (if you have passed your ECT period), and excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with parents, colleagues, and the wider community.
What We Offer in Return
When you join St Helen’s and the ASSET Education family, you can expect:
- A warm, inclusive school culture that lives by the principle that once you become part of the St Helen's family, you remain a member for life.
- Children with huge hearts and enthusiastic personalities
- Support and coaching from a strong leadership team
- Access to comprehensive, high-quality CPD across both the school and the wider Trust, with a strong "grow your own" ethos that supports staff development at every stage.
- Opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and share best practices with colleagues across ASSET Education’s 16 primary schools in Suffolk.
- A distinctive school building packed with character, strong community ties, and unique partnerships with local arts and cultural organisations right on your doorstep. Tours are highly recommended and can be organised through Jo Lovett (Senior Admin Assistant) who can be reached by phone : 01473251333 or via email: [email protected] ASSET Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.