Class Teacher (maternity cover)

Gamlingay Village Primary, Sandy, SG19 3HD

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  28 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,252.00 Annually (FTE) MPS

Class Teacher (maternity cover) job summary

CLAASS TEACHER (MATERNITY COVER)

Salary: MPS

Contract: Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Full time.

Start date: November 2026

Place of work: Gamlingay Village Primary, Gamlingay, Bedfordshire

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who thrives on helping pupils achieve their very best? Do you bring creativity, warmth and high expectations to your classroom practice? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a talented Class teacher to join our forward‑thinking, supportive school community with wonderful pupils and a strong team ethos.

About Our School

Our children are fabulous—curious, enthusiastic and ready for challenge. As a school, we are united by our core values:

Respect Aspire Grow

These principles shape our relationships, our curriculum and our ambition for every learner. We are incredibly fortunate to enjoy extensive school grounds, including a beautiful forest area used regularly for Forest School and outdoor learning. This provides rich opportunities for children to explore, collaborate and grow in confidence.

The Role

As one of our Class Teachers, you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching that engages, challenges and inspires learners
• Create a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious classroom environment
• Support children to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Work collaboratively with teachers, phase leaders and support staff to secure excellent outcomes
• Contribute to the wider life of the school community
• Promote and model our values of Respect, Aspire and Grow in all aspects of your work

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about making a difference to children's lives
• Has high expectations for every child
• Delivers engaging and effective teaching
• Builds strong relationships with pupils and families
• Is reflective and committed to continuous professional development
• Brings enthusiasm, positivity and resilience to the role
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Shares our ambition and commitment to school improvement

Why Join Us?

• Wonderful children who love learning
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team
• Strong leadership and a clear vision for improvement
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A positive school culture rooted in teamwork and collaboration
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives

If you are a committed and enthusiastic teacher who shares our values and aspirations, we would be delighted to receive your application.

For further details on the school please visit our website Welcome to Gamlingay Village Primary - Gamlingay Village Primary

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families have a role to play in safeguarding children.

To fulfil this responsibility at Gamlingay Village Primary, all professionals are trained to ensure their approach is child-centred. No single professional can have a full picture of a child’s needs and circumstances. If children and families are to receive the right help at the right time everyone who comes into contact with them has a role to play in identifying concerns and the sharing of information, on a 'need to know' basis.

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 Gamlingay Village Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 387 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gamlingay Village Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gamlingay-village-primary

As a full primary school, we are continually evolving to provide a rich, inclusive and creative learning experience for all. We make every effort to deliver a curriculum full of enjoyment and challenge. We aim to provide our children with the skills and enthusiasm they will need to become lifelong learners. To ensure our children achieve excellence for all,

Our knowledge-rich curriculum enables pupils to learn by making connections with what they already know & build on prior learning. Children have the opportunity to discuss and debate this knowledge and to apply it creatively.

We are proud to have been the first primary phase academy of The Cam Academy Trust when we joined in April 2016. Their support, development opportunities and expertise has already supported the conversion of our school from a First School to a Primary School and will further support on-going changes; ensuring it continues to flourish.

Our school and staff ethos is to do what is best for the children

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