Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Cedarwood Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2ESThis job expired on 15 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 May 2026
Job details
Job role
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)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to 3 Terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
In addition to the National Standards for Teachers, post holders must be:
• committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, learning, safeguardingand behaviour
• dedicated to achieving excellence and enjoyment for all through a broad, balancedand rich curriculum, including extra-curricular opportunities
• highly nurturing and inclusive
• positive about the school and its aims
• committed to continuing professional development
• flexible and open to change and development
• committed to developing excellent relationships with pupils, staff and families
• passionate and knowledgeable about how children learn
• enthusiastic and creative in their teaching style
• committed to creating dynamic and inspiring lessons and learning environments
• highly confident and competent in their delivery of the primary curriculum
• committed to the wider life of the school
What the school offers its staff
Our school is a warm and happy place to work and learn, with full professional development and wellbeing support. We are delighted to be able to welcome a new teacher to join our team.
Further information about the job
We are currently seeking an excellent, highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic primary school teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis from September 2026, for a period of up to three terms. The role offers a range of working patterns, from part-time to full-time, and may be based in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 depending on experience and school need. Please include your preferred working hours, availability period, and Key Stage in your application.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cedarwood Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 413 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cedarwood Primary School website
- Email address
- ksmith-howell@cedarwoodprimary.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01473 612981
At Cedarwood, our aims of ‘Excellence and Enjoyment for All’ extend to all aspects of the school and we are committed to supporting pupils and staff to achieve their very best. Our school is a warm and happy place to work and learn, and we are delighted to be able to welcome a new teacher to join our team.
Arranging a visit to Cedarwood Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ksmith-howell@cedarwoodprimary.org.uk.
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