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Class teacher KS2

Pendragon Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3XQ

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a committed, flexible Main Pay Range teacher (suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers) who will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet National Curriculum expectations and promote strong progress and outcomes for all pupils.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupils’ learning and set appropriate, challenging work, in school and beyond.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives, curriculum development and the consistent delivery of SPAG and writing across year groups.
• Promote pupil safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour in line with our therapeutic approach.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionally supervise support staff to maximise pupil progress.
• Take an active part in school life beyond the classroom, supporting extracurricular activities and the wider personal development agenda.

This post will be part of a supportive, purposeful team that values reflective practice and continuous professional improvement.

You will be someone who:

• Believes every pupil can achieve and sets high expectations for all.
• Teaches with energy and creativity to inspire curiosity and resilience.
• Is organised, adaptable and effective at managing and deploying classroom support.
• Communicates clearly and kindly with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and able to support pupils with SEND using targeted approaches.
• Is a reflective practitioner who values professional development and collaboration.
• Will embrace our therapeutic approach to behaviour and help foster a respectful, challenging and achievement-focused classroom culture.

We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers and experienced colleagues alike.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive school community with pupils keen to learn.
• A skilled team of teaching assistants and colleagues who are committed to shared improvement.
• A genuine commitment to staff professional development, with induction and targeted support where appropriate.
• Strong leadership with a clear focus on wellbeing and professional growth
• The chance to teach in an engaging environment with extensive outdoor learning opportunities (forest, OPAL) and unique extras (school chickens!).
• A culture that values wellbeing for both staff and pupils.

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.

• Visits: You are warmly invited to visit the school during the day or after school — please contact the office to arrange office@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk or call us on 01480 830267

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, if you are enthusiastic, creative and committed to making a difference for children, we would love to hear from you.

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 complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pendragon Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pendragon Community Primary School website
• Email address: head@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01480 830267
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pendragon-community-primary-school

We are a dynamic, 1.5 form entry school with a current role of 300 in the heart of our village community. We pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing environment where our well behaved children reach their full potential. Our inspirational learning areas, including extensive school grounds and our wooded wildlife area ‘The Haven,’ are designed to support both indoor and outdoor education, including OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) play times.

Arranging a visit to Pendragon Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk.

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