St Edmund's and St Joseph's Catholic Primary Schools • Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QG
About this role
Salary
MPS/UPS plus SEND allowance and TLR
Contract
Full time Permanent (Part-time considered minimum of 3 days per week)
Start Date
1st September 2026 or 1st January 2027
This is an exciting opportunity to take on the role of unit lead at the federation of St Edmund’s and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Schools. We are looking for a teacher with SEND experience and knowledge to lead our specialist provision, The Nest, as the schools join The Our Lady of Walsingham Academy Trust in September 2026.
The role involves a teaching commitment of 2 days per week within the Nest and day to day oversight of the unit alongside the 3 class teachers. There are 30 pupils spread across 3 classes with a range of communication and learning needs. The unit is well-resourced and located in its own space on the school site in an award-winning building designed to provide a calm and nurturing environment for pupils. The successful candidate will take on the Designated Safeguarding lead at the unit alongside the DSL team in the federation.
You will be joining an established federation of two primary schools where shared planning and assessment are designed to support staff well-being. Cross federation working provides opportunities for collaboration, coaching and mentoring. There is strong professional development and well-being support for all staff.
The successful candidate will play a leading role in supporting the faith life of the school and supporting pupils to live and learn according to Catholic Social Teaching Principles.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion with the Executive Head, Maria Kemble.
Please visit our website (https
//www.st-edmunds.suffolk.sch.uk/) to learn more about our schools.
Closing date
Fri 3rd July 3pm
Interviews
week commencing 13th July