Class teacher

Teversham CofE VA Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 9AZ

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): We will be flexible in considering full or part time positions for the right candidate.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year in the first instance
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Class Teacher at Teversham, you will have the rewarding responsibility of inspiring and nurturing your pupils to achieve their very best. You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons that excite curiosity and foster independent thinking
• Assess and support children’s learning journeys, ensuring progress for all, including those with additional needs
• Promote a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and motivated
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and deliver a curriculum that meets all learners’ needs
• Contribute to our school community beyond the classroom, supporting our shared vision and values

You will be supported by a dedicated leadership team and enjoy opportunities for professional growth.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a genuine passion to make a difference in children’s lives and a commitment to their academic and personal development
• Creates stimulating and inclusive learning experiences that engage all children, including those with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Demonstrates consistently good or outstanding classroom practice with excellent behaviour management skills
• Embraces our Christian ethos and values, showing respect and care for every member of the school community
• Works collaboratively, communicates effectively, and thrives in a supportive team environment
• Is enthusiastic about their own professional development and reflective practice

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced teacher, if you share our vision and values, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming school community where children are happy, motivated, and well-behaved
• A strong, supportive team spirit with a collaborative working culture
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a school that truly values every child and member of staff
• A beautiful school setting with extensive grounds on the edge of Cambridge
  

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

Teversham Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care.
All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List check where applicable to the role.

If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, we will carry out an online search against you, for information that is publicly available online.

Application forms must be completed in full. Please pay particular attention to your work history and inform us of any gaps in employment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification Class Teacher.pdf - 266 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 241 KB (opens in new tab)

About Teversham CofE VA Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Teversham CofE VA Primary School website
• Email address: mwebster@teversham.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01223 293357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/teversham-cofe-va-primary-school

Nestled on the edge of historic Cambridge, Teversham is a small, welcoming Church of England primary school with seven single-age classes. Our warm, inclusive environment reflects our Christian vision: "We love because God first loved us" (1 John 4:19).

Parents say they choose Teversham because it is a small, caring school with a strong, inclusive ethos where everyone in the community is valued.

Our four key aims—Inspire, Believe, Achieve, and Community—drive everything we do. We are committed to creating inspiring learning opportunities, nurturing respect and love, ensuring excellent progress, and building strong connections with families and the wider community.

Arranging a visit to Teversham CofE VA Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mwebster@teversham.cambs.sch.uk.

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