Class Teacher

Hampton Hargate Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8BZ

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 April 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, part time (Can be done as a job share): Class Teacher - Full time or Part time - Term time
• Contract type: Fixed term - July 2027
• Actual salary: TBC

What skills and experience we're looking for

Class Teacher required from Autumn Term - September 2026.

Experienced teachers and ECT’s are welcome to apply.

Main Scale

Full time or Part time

Fixed term contract in the first instance

An excellent opportunity exists for a dynamic and enthusiastic primary school teacher to join a talented and committed team from the autumn term 2026. We offer a supportive, enthusiastic, modern and well resourced school, building on our past successes and providing high quality teaching and learning experiences for all of our pupils.

The school's first priority is to appoint the best classroom practitioner. Subject strengths and interests, as well as extra-curricular interests, should be stated clearly in the application.

‘High expectations are a hallmark of the school. Pupils are supported to excel academically and personally’.

‘Pupils have highly positive attitudes and a commitment to learning because lessons are interesting and engaging’.

‘Leaders tirelessly advocate for pupils and families, and parents are highly positive about the school’.

‘Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. Pupils show respect for others, both in class and around the school’.

Ofsted

We are looking for:

• an enthusiastic, dynamic, creative teacher
• an adaptable, flexible and well organised teacher with high expectations of all pupils
• an excellent team member, committed to providing high quality teaching and learning
• effective communication skills
• a willingness to contribute to the life of the school

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• welcoming, friendly and hardworking staff
• enthusiastic children and parents who enjoy participating in school life
• a caring and supportive ethos where staff well-being is a high priority
• a sense of fun and enjoyment in an environment where colleagues all work together and support each other
• a modern building with excellent resources and facilities including IT resources for staff

Application forms are available on the school website www.hampton-hargate.peterborough.sch.uk or by contacting the school office: 01733 296780 or by email. office@hampton-hargate.peterborough.sch.uk

Applicants should complete a supporting letter of application (no more than two sides of A4).

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Closing date: 9.00am Friday 1st May 2026

Interviews: Expected to be w/c 4th May 2026

Early application is encouraged; we reserve the right to close early.

The school is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people including the Prevent agenda and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, right to work in the UK and qualifications check. Giving false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected and referred to the police.

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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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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hampton Hargate Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 638 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hampton Hargate Primary School website
• Email address: office@hampton-hargate.peterborough.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01733 296780
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hampton-hargate-primary-school

Primary School in Peterborough. 3 form entry with 642 pupils.

Arranging a visit to Hampton Hargate Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hampton-hargate.peterborough.sch.uk.

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