Class Teacher KS2

Thomas Eaton Primary Academy, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0QS

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  16 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Salary dependent on experience

Class Teacher KS2 job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a talented, passionate and ambitious professional to join our friendly team here at Thomas Eaton Primary Academy. We are looking for an experienced Year 5/6 teacher to join our teaching team from September 2026. In addition to having excellent subject knowledge and a willingness to learn, candidates will need to demonstrate that they have high expectations and will place the children’s learning and well being at the heart of their practice and every decision made. Our school benefits from a strong community ethos and although small in size we are mighty in spirit.

You will have responsibility for leading and managing a rich educational experience for your class, creating a welcoming, inclusive and calm environment for all.

Desirable applicants should:

• be an excellent classroom practitioner
• have an uncompromising passion and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• have high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• have a sound knowledge and understanding of Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum expectations
• have a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• have the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their potential
• use initiative and drive to maximise pupil outcomes including those with SEND
• demonstrate strong communication skills (oral and written)
• be able to create an orderly and organised classroom environment

We can offer you:

• amazing children, with a passion for learning,
• enthusiastic parents who take an active interest in school life.
• a caring and supportive ethos where staff and children’s well-being are a high priority
• dedicated, experienced, and welcoming staff
• a ethos of teamwork which creates an environment where colleagues all work together and support each other
• extensive opportunities for high quality professional development
• Opportunities to network with colleagues from other schools
• Employee Assistance Programme

Thomas Eaton Primary Academy is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust (MAT) which offers an array of developmental and career opportunities.

We hope that any candidate looking to join our positive team will take the time to come and visit us in advance of applying. This can be organised through via email at office@thomaseaton.cambs.sch.uk or by contacting the school office on 01354 740392.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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

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 Thomas Eaton Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 132 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thomas Eaton Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-eaton-primary-academy

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