Class Teacher

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

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS - £26,332.8 - £36,281.6 Annually Actual

Class Teacher job summary

Location: Isle of Ely Primary, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Part time 80%, Permanent
Salary: MPS - £26,332.8 - £36,281.6 Annually Actual

We are looking for a Reception Class Teacher to join Isle of Ely Primary, where the early years are shaped by care, curiosity and high expectations. This role focuses on creating a nurturing and purposeful environment in which children feel safe, confident and ready to learn, while delivering engaging, play-based teaching that builds strong foundations across the Early Years curriculum. We value practitioners who understand child development, observe and respond thoughtfully to individual needs, and work closely with families and colleagues. As part of Active Learning Trust, you will be supported to grow, collaborate and make a lasting difference at a pivotal stage in every child’s journey.

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and are committed to providing the support, development and guidance needed to help you thrive at the start of your teaching career.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured learning aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage, supporting children’s development across all areas
• Observe, assess and track progress, using insights to adapt provision and meet individual needs
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents and carers
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in line with statutory guidance

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.

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 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

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 6 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.

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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

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

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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