Would you like to work at a school where you can unleash your creativity and have a lasting impact on the children you teach?  Would you like to be part of something special and have a say in how we grow as a school?  A place where you can have access to great professional development and the chance to work with other outstanding teachers?

We are situated on the Essex/Suffolk border just 20 mins from Colchester and 15 mins from Sudbury by car.  We are a single-form entry, Church school in an idyllic rural, village setting. Visits to the school are encouraged.

We warmly welcome visits to our school.  Please contact Jan Plumstead, Business Manager, on: (01787) 227446 to arrange a visit.

Bures School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Email applications will be accepted at: jplumstead@bures.suffolk.sch.uk

Current vacancies – 2

Our catering company, CaterLink Ltd, are currently looking for a Kitchen Assistant to work in the kitchen at our School.  This term time position, commencing January 2024, is for 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday mornings (4.5 hours a day).  If you are interested in this local position, please contact Kim Upton, Area Manager for CaterLink Ltd, 07900 265696; or email kupton@caterlinkltd.co.uk.

We are also looking for a SEN 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to work with a child at our fabulous school from January 2024.   We are seeking someone who enjoys working with individuals with all sorts of strengths and needs, ideally, has experience of working with neurodiverse SEND children, can consistently engage pupils in quality learning, and enjoys working within a team with a good sense of humour.  Please find the following links for the job description (including hours and renumeration) and person specification here; the application form can be found here –  which must be completed and forwarded to the school for the attention of Jan Plumstead by email (jplumstead@bures.suffolk.sch.uk), or sent by post to reach us before the application deadline of 12 midday on Friday 15th December 2023.  After shortlisting, successful applicants will be invited to an interview to be conducted on Tuesday 19th December, 2023.