Class Teacher
Lantern Community Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL34 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
22 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- National Teacher Main Pay Scale
Additional allowances
National Teacher Main Pay Scale
Class Teacher job summary
This role is required to start in September 2026
Salary: Main Scale
This is a full-time teaching post (100%)
We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and forward-thinking Class Teacher at The Lantern Community Primary School ready for the new academic year in 2026. This role is likely to be based in Key Stage Two. 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 provide exceptional support and professional development opportunities for all of our staff.
The opportunity:
Outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff
Working in a high-attaining school with high aspirations for our children
Innovative and creative teaching methods
A collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice
Benefit from specialist support and expertise within our large and highly successful multi-academy trust
The ideal candidate:
Will have a QTS teaching qualification with a teaching background and ideally, experience in Key Stage 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 child protection and safeguarding issues
The Lantern Community Primary School is a busy and vibrant school based in the beautiful historic city of Ely and our aim is to ensure that children shine their light in each community they belong to. Our curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. We are fortunate at the Lantern to have excellent facilities and a modern, bright school which facilitates the children’s learning opportunities.
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 in
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 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/.
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 the role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 22nd April 2026 by 9am
Interviews will take place: Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th April 2026
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 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.
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 Lantern Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 400 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lantern Community Primary School website
The Lantern Community Primary School is a busy and vibrant school based in the beautiful historic city of Ely and our aim is to ensure that children shine their light in each community they belong to. Our curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. We are fortunate at The Lantern to have excellent facilities and a modern, bright school which facilitates the children’s learning opportunities.
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