Class Teacher
Southfields Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8PU6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
21 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main scale or upper
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher and Governors would like to appoint a Class Teacher to join Southfields Primary School from January 2027.
Are you passionate about inspiring children to love learning? Do you believe in creating a kind and supportive environment for young learners? If so, Southfields Primary School has a unique opportunity for you to join our team as a Class Teacher.
Located in Peterborough, Southfields Primary School is a vibrant community with 520 pupils. We pride ourselves on our love of books, commitment to speech and communication excellence, and our Eco/Forest Schools initiatives. Our school is a hub of creativity, sustainability, and innovation.
We are looking for a dedicated teacher who can deliver engaging and fun learning experiences. You'll be part of a supportive team with excellent IT facilities and additional teachers to support your specialisms. Whether you're full-time or part-time, your contribution will be valued and encouraged.
Why Join Us?
- A welcoming team and fantastic school grounds to explore
- A school culture that values personal development and new ideas
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
The Headteacher and Governors would like to appoint a Class Teacher to join Southfields Primary School from January 2027.
Are you passionate about inspiring children to love learning? Do you believe in creating a kind and supportive environment for young learners? If so, Southfields Primary School has a unique opportunity for you to join our team as a Class Teacher.
Located in Peterborough, Southfields Primary School is a vibrant community with 520 pupils. We pride ourselves on our love of books, commitment to speech and communication excellence, and our Eco/Forest Schools initiatives. Our school is a hub of creativity, sustainability, and innovation.
We are looking for a dedicated teacher who can deliver engaging and fun learning experiences. You'll be part of a supportive team with excellent IT facilities and additional teachers to support your specialisms. Whether you're full-time or part-time, your contribution will be valued and encouraged.
Why Join Us?
- A welcoming team and fantastic school grounds to explore
- A school culture that values personal development and new ideas
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Further information about the job
Visit Us:
We invite you to meet our team and explore our school. Take this unique opportunity to join us on the next part of your career journey. Please contact Mrs Dale (PA to the Headteacher) to arrange a visit. Tel: 01733 562873 or alternatively email: vacancies@southfields.peterborough.sch.uk
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, working closely with families and the local community. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 21st October 2026
Interviews will take place on Friday 23rd October 2026
Further recruitment information is available on our website
https://www.southfieldsprimary.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=339
Please visit our website for more information about the school https://www.southfieldsprimary.co.uk/
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Southfields Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 540 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- vacancies@southfields.peterborough.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01733 562873
The aim at Southfields Primary School is to provide a first class education and exceptional care for children.
We work hard to involve families in all aspects of life within the school and are proud of our community work. We are a forward thinking school with traditional family values.
Our facilities are excellent and we are proud of our work on the curriculum which underpins English, Mathematics and the Sciences. We celebrate creativity and value the contribution that the Arts, Multi Media, Computing, Music, Eco, Sports and Languages add to broaden education for our pupils.
Arranging a visit to Southfields Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@southfields.peterborough.sch.uk.
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