Class Teacher

Chesterton Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1RW

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (710)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Range

Class Teacher job summary

Location: Chesterton Primary School, Cambridge

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Main Pay Range - £34,069.00 - £46,940.00

Inspiring learning, shaping futures.

We are looking for a passionate and committed Class Teacher to join Chesterton Primary School, a friendly single-form entry primary school at the heart of the Cambridge community. This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference through high-quality teaching, helping every child to develop the knowledge, confidence and resilience they need to thrive. We welcome teachers who combine high expectations with warmth, who can create engaging learning experiences, build positive relationships with pupils and families, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. As part of the Active Learning Trust, colleagues benefit from a strong network of support, professional development and shared expertise.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that inspire, challenge and support all pupils to succeed.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using assessment effectively to inform teaching.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual needs and promote strong progress and outcomes for every child.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school, working collaboratively with colleagues to support school improvement.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and effective behaviour, creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Victoria Woodbridge, Headteacher, at: vwoodbridge@chestertonprimary.org

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 4 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.

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 Chesterton Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chesterton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chesterton-primary-school-cambridge

Chesterton Primary School is a one form entry school in the north of the city of Cambridge. Our school is built around the values of Care, Respect and Persevere. We have a strong community to make sure everyone is included and feels valued.

The staff, the Active Learning Trust and Governors are dedicated to the growth and development of the school. Our focus is to build aspirations, overcome barriers and celebrate diversity in our community, learning and relationships. After our most recent Ofsted visit in January 2020, we continue to be a “Good” school.

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