Vacancies

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Ipswich.

Class Teacher

 Required for May 2025 

 The Governors are looking to appoint a hardworking and inspirational class teacher, to join this forward thinking school from May 2025. 

 St Mark’s Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to join our happy and caring staff team. You will aspire to be consistently good or outstanding, with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching.  

 The Governing Body are committed to raising standards within our school. We are looking for individuals with commitment, energy and drive to join our team and work to provide positive learning experiences for all our pupils.  
 Salary: 

In return we can offer a very supportive working environment where all staff are valued and where there are opportunities for professional development. 
For more information please contact Karen Langley, Business Manager on 01 473 601 748. 
 The closing date for applications is 3.00 pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. 

 Interviews will take place at the end of the week commencing 22nd April 2025. 

  St Mark’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Successful applicant(s) will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. 

Deputy Headteacher 

 Required for September 2025 

 The Governors are looking to appoint a practicing Catholic, hardworking and inspirational Deputy Headteacher, to join this forward-thinking School from September 2025. The role is permanent and initially offered on a part-time basis, requiring a commitment of two days per week. It also includes teaching responsibilities. 

 Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated leader? Would you relish the opportunity to work with the Governors and the Leadership Team to shape the future of Catholic education at St Mark’s Catholic Primary School? 

 This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible, creative and committed individual to join our happy, vibrant and skilful team. 

 We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who: 

  • Has a strong Catholic faith, a passion for pastoral care and will support the School’s distinctive Catholic ethos. 
  • Has a proven track record of successful leadership, management and school improvement. 
  • Is resilient and able to respond and adapt effectively to changing circumstances maintaining high levels of performance. 
  • Has a proven track record of successfully leading and managing with an ability to motivate a school team to ensure that our staff and children reach their full potential. 
  • Places safeguarding at the heart of the School. 
  • Will go the extra mile, bringing something additional to the School. 

 

We can offer you: 

 

  • Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn 
  • A highly supportive and ambitious Leadership Team and Governing Body. 
  • A warm and welcoming, professional team of Teachers and Support Staff, who are fully committed to supporting our pupils and their families. 
  • A strong partnership with other Catholic or community schools. 

An application pack including a CES application form can be found on the school website. 

Please ensure that all applications are completed on the CES application form. 

The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 28th April 2025. 

 Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Friday 2nd May 2025. 

Interviews will take place week commencing 12th May 2025. 

St Mark’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Successful applicant(s) will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. 

SENDco with additional AHT responsibilities for the right candidate

 Required for January 2025

 The Governors are looking to appoint a hardworking and inspirational temporary part-time (potentially  permanent and full-time from September 2025) school leader.

We are looking for a SENDCo/ AHT with exceptional pastoral care who will: 

  • Provide strategic leadership and provision of all pupils across the school in order to ensure their SEN needs are met and that all pupils, but particularly the disadvantaged, make excellent progress. 

  • Be part of the Leadership Team. 

  • Have a SENCO qualification or be willing to undertake a NASENCo Post Graduate Course. 

You will be part of a talented, loyal and hardworking team dedicated to improving outcomes for all our children. 

We Offer: 

  • On-going mentoring and coaching 

  • High staff: student ratios, including experienced and highly skilled LSAs 

  • Delightful, well behaved children 

  • Well-resourced school with extensive grounds 

  • Fully supportive governors, parents and parish 

  • A forward-thinking school with high standards and rich learning experiences 

  • Generous staff well-being charter (including employee assistance program) 

  • Ongoing Investment in high quality CPD 

We Want: 

  • Professionals who are passionate about breaking the cycle of social deprivation and turning around young lives 

  • Dynamic, reflective, progressive practitioners 

  • Excellent teachers who want to develop their SENDCo careers 

 

Deadline for application: 12 noon Wednesday 11th December.   Interviews w/c 16th Novemberneed to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.