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Class Teacher

Welland Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4TR

This job expired on 11 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 February 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 (Actual) MPR/UPR. 32.5 hours per week

Class Teacher job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dedicated team at Welland Academy. We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and skilled professional with the ability to inspire children. The ideal candidate we seek is an individual who will bring energy, passion and knowledge to our wonderful and welcoming school.

About us

Our academy is larger than the average Primary academy. It opened in 2013 and boasts a fantastic new building and a vibrant atmosphere. The academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). All GAT academies work collaboratively to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the Central Team to enable them to focus on teaching and learning.

We’re looking to appoint a great practitioner who:

• has a passion for children’s learning and development.

• can contribute ideas to a strong and forward looking team.

• can be innovative in their techniques to motivate young learners.

• is reflective.

• is willing to develop their knowledge and skills in using IT to support children’s learning and their own workload.

• is able to make positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike.

We can offer you:

• Amazing children who love to learn.

• A school with a good reputation for developing well rounded, caring children who feel safe and valued whatever their skills and abilities.

• A caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other but also who have great sense of humours!

• Great up to date IT provision using Microsoft Office 365.

• Opportunities for continuing professional development, including access to the Trusts ‘Learning Alliance’.

The staff, pupils and facilities at this academy make it a great place to work. Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact Rachel Dawkins, Office Administrator, on 01733 563180 or email rdawkins@wellandacademy.org.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace

A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues

A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it

Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy

Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review

Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone

Eye tests & Spectacles Discount

Family friendly policies and time off for dependants

Dedicated ECT support programme

Access to savings in childcare costs

Generous annual leave allocation

Automatic pay progression

Free parking on all sites

Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff

Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

For further information:

http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/vacancy/11633/

Alternatively, call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3344

Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GATequalops

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable ad

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Welland Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Welland Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/welland-academy

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