Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

New Road Primary & Nursery School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1SZ

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  23rd February 2026

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 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: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Maternity Cover

New Road Primary School and Nursery is a friendly, welcoming and successful school, committed to encouraging all of its community to ‘Expect the Best.’ We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join us as a CLASS TEACHER, from February 23rd, 2026.

This role could be ideal for one person or two one person or two part-time teachers. We are very supportive of teachers returning to the classroom after a career break.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for teaching and learning and a commitment to working as part of a team to provide a caring and positive learning environment.
• Is able to set high expectations and standards for all children.
• Is friendly, approachable and a good team-player.
• Uses effective positive behavior management strategies.
• Is able to motivate and inspire our pupils.
• Has the desire to take an active part in the wider aspects of school life.

We can offer:

• A caring, positive environment for all who learn and work here.

Very well behaved and supported children.

• Well-resourced classrooms.
• Friendly staff with supportive governors and parents.
• Good professional development opportunities.

New Road Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and medical clearance.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange a time and date.

Email: office@newroad.com

Tel: 01733 204422

Closing date: Midday on Friday 23

rd

January

Interviews to take place the following week. In the event of a strong candidate applying the advert may be withdrawn.

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

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 New Road Primary & Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 261 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: New Road Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-road-primary-nursery-school

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