Class Teacher - Full-Time (Maternity Cover)

University of Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0QZ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 2nd November 2026

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher - Full-Time (Maternity Cover) job summary

Class Teacher Full-Time (Maternity Cover)

University of Cambridge Primary School is seeking an inspiring, committed class teacher to cover maternity leave on a full-time, fixed-term basis, starting Monday 2nd November 2026.

We are a large, three-form entry Free School, founded on three principles: inclusion, ambition and innovation. We are known nationally and internationally for our work in areas such as Oracy and Professional Development.

You will join a supportive, research-engaged team committed to every child's capacity to learn, with high expectations matched by genuine care. We warmly welcome an informal conversation or visit before you apply; please contact James Tweddle at enquiries@universityprimaryschool.org.uk

Advert Closes: midday on Friday 2nd October

Shortlisting: Monday 5th October

Interviews: w/c Monday 12th October

Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

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.

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.

About University of Cambridge Primary School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 660 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: University of Cambridge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-of-cambridge-primary-school

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