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.

Caretaker – St Mark’s Catholic Primary School, Ipswich 

 Required for February 2026

Location: Ipswich 

Contract Type: Permanent with a probation period, Part-time  
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience. 

 About Us:  

St Mark’s Catholic School is a welcoming and vibrant faith-based community, committed to nurturing the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of our students. We take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment where our pupils can flourish. 

 The Role: 

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Caretaker to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. 

 Responsibilities Include: 

  • Opening and securing the school premises at the start and end of the day. 
  • General maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs. 
  • Monitoring heating, lighting, and other facilities systems. 
  • Supporting school events and functions on and off site. 
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. 

 The Ideal Candidate Will: 

  • Be reliable, proactive, and take pride in their work. 
  • Have practical skills in maintenance, repairs, and site management. 
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • Support the Catholic ethos of the school and demonstrate respect for our values and community. 

 Why Work with Us: 

  • Become part of a supportive, faith-centred school community. 
  • Make a tangible difference to the daily lives of students and staff. 
  • Opportunities for professional development. 

 Application Process: 
 To apply, please send your application  to admin@st-marks.suffolk.sch.uk 

 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact 01473 601748. 

St Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance is required. 

 

Deadline for application: 12 noon Monday 15th December 2025.   Interviews: 18th December

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. 

No vacancies currently.

Class Teacher

 Required for September 20256

The Governors are seeking to appoint a hardworking and inspirational class teacher to join our forward-thinking school from September 2025. This role will be part-time until the end of October, then full-time as a maternity cover.

 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 12.00 pm on Monday 1st September  2025. 

Interviews will take place during the week beginning 1st September  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.