Class Teacher for September 2025

Queen's Drive Infant School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UU

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  28 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time teacher role Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Payscale

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a full time, permanent position in EYFS or KS1 depending on the skills of the candidate.

Applications are welcome from ECTs or recently qualified teachers

• Experience of teaching in the KS1/EYFS, with evidence of having achieved successful pupil outcomes;
• Knowledge and understanding of how young children learn including children with EAL;
• A sound grasp of the concept of inclusive practice;
• Knowledge of issues relating to equal opportunities; personal and social education; special educational needs and how to meet the needs of gifted children;
• A clear grasp of the curriculum and transition between year groups;
• Knowledge of current educational issues relating to early years;
• Experience of using observational assessment to inform teaching and planning.

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly, dedicated and supportive colleagues;
• Delightful children who are eager to learn;
• A well-resourced, positive learning environment;
• Support from experienced staff / mentors for ECTs;
• Opportunities for CPD and progression.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Person Specification - Class teacher - Mainscale.docx - 17 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queen's Drive Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen's Drive Infant School website
• Email address: finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01733343914
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-drive-infant-school

Queen's Drive Infant School is a vibrant inner city school that is well resourced. We have a caring ethos, and excellent curriculum & happy children.

Arranging a visit to Queen's Drive Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk.

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