Class Teacher (Primary)
Woodston Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9ER14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
3 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 November 2025
Job details
Job role
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 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher (Primary) job summary
Vacancy For Class Teacher
Woodston Primary School
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Hours of work:
100% Teaching Percentage, 38 Weeks a year
This is a fixed term post from January 2026 until August 2026.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking Class Teacher to join Woodston Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to childrens learning and development by delivering creative and engaging lessons.
The opportunity:
A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning
An opportunity to work in a high-attaining school
Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
Highly collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice
The ideal candidate:
QTS teaching qualification
Experience of teaching Key Stage One/Two
Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
Cycle to work scheme
Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
Free on-site parking
Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
About Woodston Primary School
Woodston is a large school with a rich history, located in one of the older areas of Peterborough. The school has a strong relationship with its staff and community, including a private nursery on-site. Our local governance committee is passionate and involved in the school’s daily life.
At Woodston Primary School, we work together with enthusiasm to provide a safe and happy learning environment. We strive to achieve excellence by encouraging everyone to be the best that they can be. We have a safeguarding at the heart of our purpose
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.
Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 35 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications is: 3rd December 2025
Interview to take place on: 8th December 2025
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woodston Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 560 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodston Primary School website
Woodston is a large sized primary school that has expanded from a PAN of 20 in 2002 to a current PAN of 90 and is 3-form entry. The school has been consistently at capacity which in recent years, was the reason the Local Authority authorised and completed 3 building expansion works. We have a beautiful school and extensive grounds – all our pupils love and respect the environment they are in. Indeed, we positively promote care for each other and our environment. The school has a mixed demographic with 29% of pupils eligible for pupil premium; SEND support & EHCP totals 13.4%, which although is slightly lower than the National for SEN support, EHCP total is higher than average. We have an effective Inclusion Team that includes 2 Learning Mentors, 2 Family Support Officers, 1.1 FTE SENDCos and an ASD Specialist. Our SENDCos are part of a very strong Trust wide team, ensuring quality provision for children with additional needs.
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