Class Teacher

Melbourn Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale, depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are particularly interested in passionate and inspiring Year 5/6 teachers and we offer a bespoke package of benefits alongside the role. Applications from teachers of other year groups are also welcome.

We are looking for teachers who:

• Are talented practitioners who place children at the centre of their practice
• Are committed to raising standards with high expectations of all adults and children
• Are dynamic and enthusiastic with a great sense of humour and who enjoy working in a team
• Are bursting with ideas and has the capacity to involve themselves fully in the life of our school

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team committed to raising standards
• A strong commitment to further professional development
• Fun and hard-working children
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a caring school on its journey to excellence

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, including:

- PPA time that can be taken at home and additional time for subject leadership

- Free flu vaccinations, Cycle to Work Scheme

- A “Golden Ticket Day” – one day each year to use entirely as you wish

- Sociable staff events, such as Christmas wreath‑making, to help us stay connected, creative and supported

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.

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

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Full information can be found on our website www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk. If you would like an informal chat or a look around the school please email the school office via office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk or phone 01763 223457.

Commitment to safeguarding

Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect 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 social media checks.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification Class Teacher 2026-2027.pdf - 107 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description - 2026-2027.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

About Melbourn Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Melbourn Primary School website
• Email address: office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01763 223457
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/melbourn-primary-school

Melbourn Primary school is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border with approximately 400 children in 14 classes. Our children are friendly and enjoy learning. We believe that learning should be irresistible and we strive for excellence in all we do.

Arranging a visit to Melbourn Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk.

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