Orwell Multi Academy Trust has a dedicated and dynamic team of people who make a difference every day to the lives and learning of our children. Every individual makes a daily contribution to delivering the ambition of the Trust.

As a team we are collectively focused on improving standards irrespective of where across the Trust we work. Our team recognises their responsibilities to share resources, experiences and practices.

Whether you are support staff, a teacher or a leader in a school already or are interested in joining our shared business services team, we have a number of opportunities for those seeking to join us and make a difference.

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Current Vacancies

Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery, Stowmarket, are looking for a Early Years Practitioner

• Grade 3, Points 4-6 (£25,185 - £25,989 pro rata)
• 38 week per year
• 37 hours per week
• Permanent
• Required ASAP

Grace Cook Primary and Nursery offers a unique learning environment for everyone. Full of vitality and exciting opportunities, we pride ourselves on our ability to innovate and lead. 

We currently have a vacancy for an Early Years Practitioner 

Looking for an Exciting New Opportunity? This Could Be It!

Grace Cook Primary and Nursery School, based in Stowmarket, opened its doors in September 2022—and we’re growing fast! As we continue to build on our early success, we’re looking to welcome enthusiastic and dedicated new members to our Early Years team.

We’re proud of our positive, supportive working environment, where every staff member is encouraged to reach their full potential. At Grace Cook, we value ambition, collaboration, and a genuine passion for working with young children. In return, we offer continuous professional development and opportunities to grow your career within a vibrant and forward-thinking school community.

We’re looking for a motivated, inspiring, and hardworking Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. You’ll need to bring energy, creativity, and a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS curriculum.

A Level 3 qualification (or higher) is desirable.

This role will involve working in one of our nursery rooms—either with our 2-year-olds or our 3–4-year-olds—and you’ll play a key role in supporting both our new and existing children during this exciting time of growth.

If you’re passionate about early education and ready to make a difference in a nurturing, ambitious setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something special. Apply now and help shape the future at Grace Cook.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

To arrange an informal meeting/ visit to discuss the role with our Headteacher Lisa Mayes, please contact 

office@gracecook.omat.org.uk 

01449 833094

www.gracecook.omat.org.uk

Closing Date and short-listing: 21 October 25

Interviews will be held on: 24 October 25

Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.  Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. 

Grace Cook Primary School & Nursery, Stowmarket, is looking for an Office Manager

• Job start: as soon as possible
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
• Salary: Grade 4 (9-15) (£28,142 - £33,699 pro rata)
• Closing date: 9am Monday 20^th October
• Interview date: TBA

Grace Cook Primary School is seeking an experienced and motivated Office Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the smooth and effective running of our school office, supporting both staff and families.

The Role

In this pivotal position, you will lead and be central to the school's administrative operations, ensuring the office runs smoothly each day. Your responsibilities will include coordinating office activities, managing communications, maintaining records, and supporting the needs of staff, students, and parents. You will consistently strive for operational excellence, delivering the best administrative services in our school.

Your exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask will be crucial in creating a productive and positive environment, significantly contributing to the success of the school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will embrace our whole school values of respect, trying new things and high expectations · Enjoys being part of a supportive, pro-active and energetic team
• Can be a strong and positive role model for our children
• Thrives on innovation and is committed to their ongoing professional development.

About us:

Please visit our website at www.gracecook.omat,org.uk to find out more about us. If you would like to make an appointment to visit the school, please telephone 01449 833094

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via office@gracecook.omat.org.uk

Completed applications should be returned to the school via email office@gracecook.omat.org.uk

Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.  Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. 

Handford Hall Primary School, Ipswich, is looking for a Teaching Assistant

• Required: ASAP
• Hours: 28 hours (Term time only)
• Salary: Grade 2 Points 2 - 3 (£24,413 - £24,796 pro rata)
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2026
• Closing date: Midday, Friday 7^th November 2025
• Interview date: w/b 10^th November 2025

Are you looking for a career in education? Are you are thinking about becoming a teacher in the future? Then we are the right school for you.  Handford Hall welcomes applications from graduates.

Handford Hall Leadership Team is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant with the ability to support pupils across the curriculum. You should enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with teaching staff to support pupils, individually or in small groups.

The role is an exciting chance to play a pivotal role in a supportive and friendly team. Our school mission statement can be summed up very neatly in three words ‘Achieve, Believe and Celebrate’ and these simple, but powerful words lie at the heart of all we do as a school community.

The school environment, curriculum and extra-curricular activities supports, fosters and inspires pupils to make every effort to achieve success at the highest level and provides opportunities for them to make a valuable contribution to the local, national and global community.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Possess energy and enthusiasm
• Are innovative and flexible
• Are committed to making a difference to children's lives
• Are keen and effective learners, willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities
• Have the confidence to lead groups of pupils in different interventions
• Work well in a team and use their own initiative.

We will provide for you:

• A forward-thinking school which welcomes fresh ideas
• Access to high quality training in preparation for teacher training
• The opportunity to work in a highly successful school
• Significant opportunities for professional development
• Well motivated, happy and friendly children who are proud of their school
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Opportunities for high quality specialist professional development in primary education.

Handford Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Competed application forms to be sent to HR@omat.org.uk  

The Willows Primary School, Ipswich, is looking for a Year 3 Teacher

• Full Time
• Fixed Term Maternity Cover
• Start date 01/01/2026
• Salary: MPR / UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)
• Application closing date: 9am 03/11/2025
• Interview date: TBC

Think you know The Willows? Think again..  

Welcome to a new era where high educational expectations and empathetic connections are at the heart of our mission to improve lives; a place where children are challenged and inspired to be Fun, Involved, Self-aware Heroes.  

We are building a fortress where our ethos and curriculum will enable children to wonder about, experience and feel their world, gaining skills and knowledge that will inspire big dreams about what they can become and self-worth so they value who they are. 

We need your skills and enthusiasm to make our vision a reality and having taken our first steps we are now seeking champions of children (teachers!) at all stages of their career to join us on this exciting journey.

We need you to be the key that unlocks learning and inspires increased self-worth in our children by… 

• Making learning enjoyable and memorable by stimulating a spirit of inquiry and igniting a lifelong love of learning in your classroom
• Passionately promoting and leading the development of a curriculum area by staying up to date with the latest developments in the subject and sharing innovative teaching techniques.
• Seeking out partnerships to enrich the learning experience, fuel aspirations and enable all children to realise their full potential,
• Nurturing our children and families by encouraging a positive self image, a sense of personal responsibility and strong self-worth.
• Being flexible and quick thinking, having initiative, energy, creativity and excellent communication skills
• Showing true team player qualities by collaborating with colleagues and participating in the wider life of the school.
• Ensuring every day counts for every child.

In return we can offer…..

• A forward-thinking school that encourages self-motivated continuing professional development.
• A supportive ethos where your contributions will be valued
• The opportunity to plan with colleagues to ensure a rich and inclusive curriculum offer.
• Trust in your professional capabilities and support for you to realise your innovative ideas.
• A school where you will be enabled to make your mark and you will really know you are making a difference in the lives of children.

There is no doubt that you will need resilience, creativity and kindness to meet the challenges that each day will bring at our school but by joining us you will be ensuring the children at The Willows get the inspiring educational opportunities and experience they need and deserve. 

So why not be ‘the change you want to see in the world’ and apply to work with us.  Visits to our school are most welcome - we can’t wait to meet you. 

The Willows Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks

The Willows Primary School, Ipswich, is looking for a Year 6 Teacher

• Permanent
• Full time
• Start Date 01/01/2026
• Salary MPR / UPR (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)
• Closing date: 9am 03/11/2025
• Interview date: TBC

Think you know The Willows? Think again..  

Welcome to a new era where high educational expectations and empathetic connections are at the heart of our mission to improve lives; a place where children are challenged and inspired to be Fun, Involved, Self-aware Heroes.  

We are building a fortress where our ethos and curriculum will enable children to wonder about, experience and feel their world, gaining skills and knowledge that will inspire big dreams about what they can become and self-worth so they value who they are. 

We need your skills and enthusiasm to make our vision a reality and having taken our first steps we are now seeking champions of children (teachers!) at all stages of their career to join us on this exciting journey.

We need you to be the key that unlocks learning and inspires increased self-worth in our children by… 

• Making learning enjoyable and memorable by stimulating a spirit of inquiry and igniting a lifelong love of learning in your classroom
• Passionately promoting and leading the development of a curriculum area by staying up to date with the latest developments in the subject and sharing innovative teaching techniques.
• Seeking out partnerships to enrich the learning experience, fuel aspirations and enable all children to realise their full potential,
• Nurturing our children and families by encouraging a positive self image, a sense of personal responsibility and strong self-worth.
• Being flexible and quick thinking, having initiative, energy, creativity and excellent communication skills
• Showing true team player qualities by collaborating with colleagues and participating in the wider life of the school.
• Ensuring every day counts for every child.

In return we can offer…..

• A forward-thinking school that encourages self-motivated continuing professional development.
• A supportive ethos where your contributions will be valued
• The opportunity to plan with colleagues to ensure a rich and inclusive curriculum offer.
• Trust in your professional capabilities and support for you to realise your innovative ideas.
• A school where you will be enabled to make your mark and you will really know you are making a difference in the lives of children.

There is no doubt that you will need resilience, creativity and kindness to meet the challenges that each day will bring at our school but by joining us you will be ensuring the children at The Willows get the inspiring educational opportunities and experience they need and deserve. 

So why not be ‘the change you want to see in the world’ and apply to work with us.  Visits to our school are most welcome - we can’t wait to meet you. 

The Willows Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks

Handford Hall Primary School, Ipswich, are looking for a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

• Required: As soon as possible
• 30 hours per week
• 40 weeks per year (Term time plus 2 weeks)
• Salary: Grade 3 Points 4-6 (mid point) £25,185 - £25,989 (pro rata for part time employees)

Handford Hall Leadership Team is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic administrative assistant.

The role is an exciting chance to play a pivotal role in a supportive and friendly team. The school is a thriving and forward thinking and committed to providing a high-quality education for all our students. 

Located in the diverse and vibrant community of Ipswich, the school celebrates inclusivity, creativity, and academic excellence.  With a supportive leadership team and a collaborative staff community, they strive to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

We are looking for a proactive and flexible person with excellent communication and organisation skills to join our support staff team to assist in the smooth day to day running of the office

We are looking for candidates who:

• Possess energy and enthusiasm
• Are innovative and flexible
• Are committed to making a difference to children’s lives
• Are keen and effective learners, willing to learn new skills and undertake professional development opportunities
• Have a proactive approach to their work
• Work well in a team and use their own initiative

We will provide for you:

• Access to professional development opportunities to support your career growth
• A supportive and collaborative working environment with dedicated colleagues
• Opportunities for innovation and creativity in your practice
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners within a diverse and vibrant community

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team of educators at Handford Hall.  If you are passionate about nurturing young minds, and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!

Previous experience is desirable but full training will be provided to the right candidate.

Handford Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Completed applications to be sent to: hr@omat.org.uk

Deadline: Friday, 7 November 2025 at Midday

Interviews: w/c 11 November 2025

Full details can be found on our web page: www.handfordhall.omat.org.uk

Brooklands Primary School, Brantham, are looking for a Classroom Teacher

• Job start: January 2026
• Contract type: Fixed Term till August 31st, Full Time
• Salary: MPR (£32,916 - £45,352 FTE)
• Closing Date: 9.00am, 14^th November 2025
• Interview Date: 21^st November 2025

Brooklands is a vibrant and exceptional school. As a result of recent expansion, which includes a brand-new teaching block, we are looking for an exceptional Class Teacher for our Year 1 class to join our dynamic and talented team.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated teacher, looking to join a forward-thinking school community and continue their professional development.

Our ideal candidate will be a committed teacher who is energized by challenge and change and is looking to make a difference to each child’s learning in a school that embraces and drives innovation and excellence.

Brooklands is passionate about ensuring that every child reaches their potential whilst developing their excitement for learning and exploring the world around them, creating opportunities and experiences designed to help them discover and flourish.

The school is a leader in learning beyond the classroom and has an exceptional outdoor space. Everywhere you look you will see that Brooklands has been designed to enhance our children’s learning outside of the classroom. The school stands alone in holding both Forest and Beach School status and is committed to ensuring that the opportunities that this affords permeates throughout the curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a creative and motivated teacher focused on raising standards and developing their potential
• Will embrace our whole school values of respect, trying new things and high expectations
• Enjoys being part of a supportive, pro-active and energetic team
• Can be a strong and positive role model for our children
• Is community minded and keen to make a difference whether through fund raising or raising awareness for charity, volunteering or activism
• Thrives on innovation and is committed to their ongoing professional development.

We can offer you:

• A unique chance to grow and progress within a school that is growing in both size and influence nationally
• A team of staff and governors who are passionate and committed to our school being the best it can be
• An opportunity to develop your teaching through being a part of a forward-thinking team where all teachers are highly motivated and continually looking to improve things.
• An environment in which to develop and positively impact the future of our children and support them as Difference Makers.

Brooklands is situated halfway between Ipswich (10 minutes drive), the county town of Suffolk and historic Colchester, Essex and is part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust.

Please visit our website www.brooklands.omat.org.uk or our Facebook page to find out more about us.

We encourage early applications as we may interview ahead of the closing date for the right candidate.

During term time, please phone the school on 01206 392291 to make an appointment to visit the school or have a conversation on the phone. You can also email office@brooklands.omat.org.uk

Completed applications should be returned to the school via email to:

office@brooklands.omat.org.uk