Class Teacher

Shirley Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 1st 2026

• Closing date

  8 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (FTE) Main scale Position -Full Time

Class Teacher job summary

We want the best for our children - are you the person to give them that?

Are you a consistently good or outstanding teacher, living locally or looking to work in Cambridge to gain new teaching experiences?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking school with innovative approaches to learning at its heart?

Are you a creative thinker who enjoys working in a supportive environment where new ideas are encouraged?

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent practitioner and team player
• Is inspirational, adaptable, resilient and consistent in their approach to working with children
• Has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
• Has experience of planning, assessing and teaching personalised lessons to mixed ability classes
• Is excited by the challenges and rewards of Primary Teaching in 2025/2026

Our school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2024. We have a proven, strong track record of developing our staff and helping them become better teachers and leaders.

We will be able to offer you:

• Motivated children who are receptive and keen to learn
• A welcoming learning environment in a new school with large grounds including, Forest School, nature area and allotment.
• A supportive ethos with a shared commitment to planning and working in teams
• Skilled, happy and professional staff who have the best interests of children at heart
• Opportunities to embark on research in school on improving provision and pupil outcomes

The post is open to experienced teachers and NQTs.

Shirley Community Primary is situated in north Cambridge, 10 minutes’ walk away from Cambridge North Station, which is on the main trainline between Kings Lynn and London. We are also within easy access of the A10, A14 and M11 roads.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 9am

Interview Day: Monday 13th October 2025

Application via ‘My New Term 'only.

Applicants should include a letter of application to the Headteacher, Mr John Cattermole, outlining their experience, teaching ethos, what they hope to bring to Shirley and how they meet the person specification.

Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to visit us for a tour, please contact the school office and ask to speak to Emma Theaker, the School Business Manager to book a time - alternatively email us at hr@shirley.cambs.sch.uk

Shirley Community Primary School 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 are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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

Shirley Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We also request a minimum of two references.

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 Shirley Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shirley Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shirley-community-primary-school

Shirley Primary School is a large, vibrant primary situated in north Cambridge. We have a diverse community and enthusiastic and committed staff team.

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