Class Teacher
Trumpington Park Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 9EG24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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
- National Teacher Main/Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
National Teacher Main/Upper Pay Scale
Class Teacher job summary
Required from September 2026 - EYFS/Key Stage One/Key Stage Two Class Teachers at the following Meridian Trust Primary Schools in the Cambridgeshire area including Trumpington Park Primary School, Histon & Impington Park Primary School, Bar Hill Primary School and Somersham Primary School.
Salary: Main/Upper Scale
These are full-time roles (permanent and/or fixed term roles)
We are looking for energetic, dedicated and forward-thinking Class Teachers across Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stages One and Two for our Meridian Trust primary schools within the Cambridgeshire area including Trumpington Park Primary School, Histon & Impington Park Primary School, Bar Hill Primary School and Somersham Primary School. We require class teachers across the whole primary age range for permanent roles and fixed term positions. The positions will be available for the new academic year. You will play a key role in delivering high quality teaching and learning, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential. Enjoy being part of a fantastic team of teachers and support staff working closely together to create exciting and creative learning opportunities for our children! Our family of schools provides exceptional support and professional development opportunities for all of our staff. We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers.
The opportunity:
Outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff
Working in high-attaining schools with high aspirations for our children
Innovative and creative teaching methods
Collaborative approaches to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the promotion of excellent practice
Benefit from specialist support and expertise from within our large and highly successful multi-academy trust
The ideal candidate:
Will have a QTS teaching qualification with a teaching background in EYFS/Key Stages One/Two
Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work successfully in a team
Has high expectations for themselves and cares about delivering high quality lessons
Has a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to:-
Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing
Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
Cycle to work scheme
Teacher's pension scheme
Healthcare benefits including free eye tests and flu vaccinations
Free on-site parking
Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit: https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/
ABOUT TRUMPINGTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Trumpington Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities serving a new community amid a wealth of exciting and inspiring opportunities. Trumpington Park Primary School is ideally situated within easy access of the M11 motorway, guided busway and close to Cambridge city centre. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.
Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 36 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
For more information about these roles please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 20th April by 8am
Interviews will take place between 27th and 29th April 2026
This is a joint recruitment advert for class teachers for the schools in our Trust listed in the advert. If you wish to apply to more than one school listed in the advert, separate applications can be made via My New Term to the relevant school pages.
Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable appointment be made. Early applications are recommended.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust 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 will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust 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 will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Trumpington Park Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 417 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Trumpington Park Primary School website
Trumpington Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities serving a new community amid a wealth of exciting and inspiring opportunities. Trumpington Park Primary School is ideally situated within easy access of the M11 motorway, guided busway and close to Cambridge city centre. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.
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