Class Teacher

Alderman Jacobs School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1XJ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

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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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS - UPS

Class Teacher job summary

Alderman Jacobs is a vibrant and popular three form entry school with its own pre-school located in the market town of Whittlesey, just 6 miles from Peterborough. The school was rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (March 2023) with inspectors reporting that Alderman Jacobs is a welcoming and happy place where pupils enjoy their learning. All aspects of school life reflect the school’s vision of developing ‘energy for life, learning and the environment’ underpinned by values of teamwork, resilience and kindness. The school is a member of the Soke Education Trust and works collaboratively with five primary schools in Peterborough supported by an experienced and growing central team.

We currently have an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and creative staff team as Class Teacher. Applications would be welcomed from Early Career Teachers. The post could be in Early Years, Key Stage 1 or 2, depending upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can inspire and motivate our children
• Is a team player who enjoys sharing good practice
• Is forward thinking in their planning and delivery of learning
• Is ambitious for every child to succeed, no matter their background or need
• Is sociable, approachable and kind
• A well organised and reflective practitioner

In return we can offer you:

• A highly supportive, professional working environment with high expectations for each and every child
• A class of children who are enthusiastic, energetic and eager to learn
• High quality training and CPD from within or Trust and with external providers
• A well structured curriculum (including Read Write Inc, Ark Maths and CUSP reading & writing frameworks to support planning workload)
• An induction programme that will support you every step of the way
• An active Staff Wellbeing Group and full access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A large, heated outdoor swimming pool which can be used before and after school by staff in the summer months!

We would be delighted to show you around. To discuss the position please contact the school office on 01733 202403. Our website also has lots of information about our school.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10th June with interviews taking place soon after.

Soke Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 Alderman Jacobs School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 658 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alderman Jacobs School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alderman-jacobs-school

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