Class Teacher
Bar Hill Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8DY21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
13/04/2026 Start of Summer Term 2026
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- National Teacher Salary Scale - MPS
Additional allowances
National Teacher Salary Scale - MPS
Class Teacher job summary
KEY STAGE 2 CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED AT BAR HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
This is for a maternity cover post required from the start of the Summer Term 2026
Salary: Main Scale - National Teacher Pay Scale
This is a full-time teaching post (100%)
We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and forward-thinking Key Stage Two Class Teacher at Bar Hill Primary School. This is for a maternity cover role from Easter 2026, ready for the beginning of the Summer Term. You will be 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
To benefit from the specialist support and expertise within our large and highly successful multi-academy trust
The ideal candidate
Will have a QTS teaching qualification with ideally teaching experience in Key Stage Two
Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work successfully in teams
Has high expectations for themselves and cares about delivering high quality lessons
Has a thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding 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 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 test vouchers 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/.
Bar Hill Primary School is a family of learners situated in the heart of the Bar Hill community in Cambridge - the school provides an inclusive learning experience where everyone’s voice is welcomed and valued. Our children move along their learning journey both academically and socially with confidence, courage and humility. As part of the Meridian Trust, Bar Hill Primary School promotes collaborative working across the whole Trust in addition to providing outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 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: Friday 6th March 2026 by 9am
Interviews to take place on: Week beginning 9th March 2026
Please note that rolling interviews as applications are received may take place.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bar Hill Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 252 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bar Hill Community Primary School website
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