Class Teacher

Leverington Primary Academy, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5DE

36 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  22nd February 2026 (or sooner if possible)

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (541)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £43,529.00 - £49,134.00 Annually (FTE) MPS / UPS dependent upon experience

Class Teacher job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional classroom practitioner with recent Upper Key Stage 2 experience, who is committed to ensuring every child achieves their fullest potential. We are looking for a teacher with a strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, experience of preparing pupils for the end of Key Stage 2 assessments and a proven track record of securing strong pupil progress and outcomes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate consistently high-quality teaching, high expectations of all pupils and a relentless commitment to raising standards. Working alongside our experienced and supportive leadership team, you will contribute to driving school improvement, enhancing teaching and learning and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils.

As an Upper Key Stage 2 teacher, you will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with recent experience of teaching in Upper Key Stage 2.
• Have a secure understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and assessment requirements, including SATs preparation and transition to secondary school.
• Inspire, challenge and motivate pupils to achieve their very best academically, socially and emotionally.
• Use assessment effectively to identify gaps in learning and adapt teaching to ensure all pupils make strong progress.
• Champion inclusive practice and consistently deliver high-quality teaching that enables every pupil to succeed.
• Demonstrate high expectations for achievement, presentation, behaviour and attitudes to learning.
• Act as a role model for colleagues, sharing effective practice and contributing to whole-school improvement.
• Work collaboratively with leaders, colleagues, parents and the wider community to further strengthen standards and outcomes.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and support our vision of providing the very best education for every child.

This post would suit a highly motivated teacher who is passionate about Upper Key Stage 2 education, committed to achieving excellent outcomes and eager to play a key role in the continued success of Leverington Primary Academy.

What we can offer

At Leverington Primary Academy, you will join a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference to children's lives. We are committed to investing in our staff and providing opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

We offer:

• A welcoming, caring and supportive school community.
• Friendly and talented colleagues who work collaboratively to achieve the best for every child.
• High-quality professional development and coaching.
• Opportunities to work alongside colleagues across our three schools (Murrow, Gorefield and Leverington), sharing expertise and best practice.
• Fantastic opportunities for career development and progression across our 3 schools or wider within the Trust.
• Access to wider leadership and career development opportunities through the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust specialising in primary education. We are driven by a shared vision of excellence and a commitment to improving the life chances of every child. Through collaboration, professional development and shared expertise, we support our schools to flourish and our staff to thrive.

If you are an enthusiastic, reflective and highly motivated teacher who is ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a school where children are at the heart of everything we do, and where great teachers can make an extraordinary difference every day.

We warmly welcome you to visit our schools before you apply. For information on who we are and what we do why not browse our websites: Leverington Primary Academy - Home

If you would like to discuss the role further or visit the school before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment, please contact the school office on: Leverington: 01945 584915 or office@leverington.cambs.sch.uk

Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post. Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

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

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 Leverington Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leverington Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leverington-primary-academy

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