Class Teacher - Fixed Term Contract

The Icknield Primary School, Cambridge, CB22 3EA

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  31 March 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1-year from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join our welcoming school who:

• Has a secure understanding of the national curriculum expectations
• Has experience of assessments within the primary phase, particularly in phonics
• Can promote the highest academic outcomes for all children through strong teaching
• Is flexible in their approach and excited by teaching through innovative and engaging activities
• Is reflective of their own practice and responds positively to feedback and evaluation
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team

Teaching Experience

Essential:

• Enthusiastic and excellent practitioner
• Teacher who has experience of working in Key Stage 2
• Working with pupils with Special Educational Needs
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• High expectations

Desirable:

• Experience teaching a range of year groups
• Teaching pupils who have behavioural needs

Knowledge

Essential:

• Key Stage 2 Curriculum and assessment procedures
• Little Wandle/Synthetic Phonics
• A clear understanding of how children learn
• Equal Opportunities
• SEN Code of Practice
• Inclusive Teaching Strategies
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

Desirable:

• Core subject curriculum expertise
• Leading a core subject area

Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Competent and current ICT Skills
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants
• A team player
• Strong communication skills with parents and children
• Creative approach to teaching

Desirable:

• Creative background

Leadership skills and experience of leading a subject across the whole school

Philosophy, Beliefs, Values

Essential:

• High expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour
• Respect for and tolerance of difference and an understanding of the individuality of the child
• A genuine commitment to the principles of inclusion and the success of every child
• Willing to involve themselves in the life of the school
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A dedicated and supportive team
• Enthusiastic and motivated children
• An attractive environment for learning
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• A happy, friendly school.

* Please see the attached recruitment pack for further details about this role and our employee benefits.

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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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes
• Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding and other relevant policies.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
• Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate

Communication

• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers in accordance with the School ethos, policies and practice.
• Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

Commitment to safeguarding

Icknield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

IPS Class Teacher - Fixed Term Contract.pdf - 8.59 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Icknield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Icknield Primary School website
• Email address: office@icknieldprimary.org
• Phone number: 01223 508750
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-icknield-primary-school-cambridge

The Icknield Primary School is a one form entry primary academy which forms part of the Anglian Learning Multi-Academy Trust. We are at the heart of a vibrant community in South Cambridgeshire and currently have 220 children within school and preschool. Children enjoy coming to our school where staff care about them, promote positive behaviour and inspire learning. 

Arranging a visit to The Icknield Primary School

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