Class Teacher

Manor Drive Primary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7EP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: ECT/MPS /UPS
• Additional allowances:

  ECT/MPS /UPS

Class Teacher job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and developing school which aims to be an outstanding provider to children in the local area. At Manor Drive Primary Academy we pride ourselves on having a strong wellbeing ethos whilst ensuring our children are the focus of everything we do. Our values of ‘Work Hard, Be Kind and Be Brave” are embedded in our teaching strategies and the expectations we have for staff and pupils. We will support our children to try their best and to demonstrate excellent learning behaviours such as determination, respect and perseverance.

We are currently looking to recruit a Class Teacher, with opportunities available in KS1 and KS2. The key purpose of the role is to teach a class of children. This will include planning and delivering lessons, implementing the curriculum, promoting the wellbeing of pupils and ensuring high levels of achievement in children.

What are we looking for?

Someone who:

Is an experienced, qualified teacher

Has a strong academic background

Has experience of liaising with parents

Is an individual with experience of developing and implementing a whole school curriculum

Has child-centred vision

Is adaptable, with a ‘can-do’ attitude

Has excellent teamwork skills

What can we offer?

The rare and exciting opportunity to teach in and be part of a developing school

The opportunity to be a part of a small supportive like-minded team with a drive to ensure the success of the school

The potential for career progression and to gain invaluable experience as the school grows

Brand new classroom for you to develop

Strong focus on pupil and staff wellbeing

Brand new facilities

Please apply via MyNew Term www.mynewterm.com Informal queries should be directed to Laura White, PA to the Headteacher at lwhite@manordriveprimary.org.uk

Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am Monday 9 February 2026

We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

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 Manor Drive Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Manor Drive Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-drive-primary-academy

The Manor Drive Primary Academy is a new school in the north of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The school welcomed the first cohort of Reception children in September 2022 and we continue to grow year on year. At Manor Drive Primary Academy we pride ourselves on having a strong wellbeing ethos whilst ensuring our children are the focus of everything we do. Our values of ‘Work Hard, Be Kind and Be Brave” are embedded in our teaching strategies and the expectations we have for staff and pupils. We will support our children to try their best and to demonstrate excellent learning behaviours such as determination, respect and perseverance.

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