16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    From February half term (23rd February 2026)

  • Closing date

    15 October 2025 at 10am

  • Date listed

    29 September 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

Main/Upper National Teacher Pay Scale

Additional allowances

Main/Upper National Teacher Pay Scale

Class Teacher job summary

RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED AT BAR HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

This is for a maternity cover post from the second half of the Spring Term 2026

Salary: Main/Upper Scale National Teacher Pay Scale

This is a full-time teaching post (100%)

We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and forward-thinking Class Teacher to be based in our Reception class at Bar Hill Primary School. This is for a maternity cover role from the second half of the Spring Term (February 2026) You will be part of a fantastic team of teachers and support staff working closely together to create exciting and creative learning opportunities for our children. Our family of schools provide exceptional support and professional development opportunities for all of our staff.

The opportunity:

  • Outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff
  • Working in a high-attaining school with high aspirations for our children
  • Innovative and creative teaching methods
  • A collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice
  • To benefit from the specialist support and expertise within our large and highly successful multi-academy trust

The ideal candidate:

  • Will have a QTS teaching qualification with ideally a background in EYFS
  • Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work successfully in teams
  • Has high expectations for themselves and cares about delivering high quality lessons
  • Has a thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

  • Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

  • Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Teacher’s pension scheme

  • Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

  • Free on-site parking

  • Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Bar Hill Primary School is a family of learners situated in the heart of the Bar Hill community in Cambridge - the school provides an inclusive learning experience where everyone’s voice is welcomed and valued. Our children move along their learning journey both academically and socially with confidence, courage and humility. As part of the Meridian Trust, Bar Hill Primary School promotes collaborative working across the whole Trust in addition to providing outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.  The Trust currently operates 32 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. 

Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 15th October 2025 by 9am

Interview to take place on: Week beginning 20th October 2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.   

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.
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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

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About Bar Hill Community Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
252 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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