Class Teacher

Isle of Ely Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2FG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale £34,069 - £52,835

Class Teacher job summary

Location: Isle of Ely Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale £34,069 - £52,835

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 2 Teachers to join our friendly and supportive team from January. Isle of Ely Primary School is a place where high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to every child’s success sit at the heart of what we do. Our pupils consistently achieve strong outcomes, and we are looking for teachers who will help build on this success while ensuring every child feels supported, challenged and valued. We welcome applications from teachers with experience across Key Stage 2, including those who have previously taught upper Key Stage 2, although this is not essential. We are keen to hear from talented professionals who share our ambition for children and are eager to develop their practice within a collaborative, forward-looking school community.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons aligned to the curriculum and school priorities.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using assessment effectively to support learning.
• Adapt teaching to meet pupils' individual needs and maintain high expectations for achievement.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through collaboration, curriculum development and positive professional relationships.
• Promote pupils' wellbeing, safeguard children and maintain a safe, positive learning environment

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Bryony Surtees, Headteacher, at: bsurtees@isleofelyprimary.org

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Isle of Ely Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Isle of Ely Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/isle-of-ely-primary-school

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