Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Cedarwood Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2ES18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 June 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): The position is expected to be full-time during the Autumn Term 2026, reducing to 0.6 FTE for the Spring and Summer Terms 2027. However, this arrangement is dependent on the return dates of staff on maternity leave and may be subject to change.
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
We are seeking an outstanding, highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic primary school teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2026 on a maternity cover contract for up to three terms.
The position is expected to be full-time during the Autumn Term 2026, reducing to 0.6 FTE for the Spring and Summer Terms 2027. However, this arrangement is dependent on the return dates of staff on maternity leave and may be subject to change. The successful candidate may be placed in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on their experience, strengths, and the needs of the school.
What the school offers its staff
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. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning, creating an engaging classroom environment, and contributing positively to our school community. 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.
Further information about the job
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.
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About Cedarwood Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, 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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