Class Teacher

Thorndown Primary School, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6SE

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Monthly

Class Teacher job summary

Thorndown Primary School is a happy, thriving school located on the north side of St Ives, and we’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our committed team for a tow term fixed-term role starting in January 2027.

This role will be to cover the non contact time of the KS2 Team Leader and will be in Year 6.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school to experience first-hand our calm, caring, and inclusive learning environment.

What we’re looking for:
We are seeking a teacher who:

• Is passionate about teaching and learning, and eager to work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Has high expectations for all learners and a secure understanding of the primary curriculum
• Can motivate and inspire children to achieve their best
• Uses positive behaviour management effectively
• Is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school

In return, we offer:

• A happy, welcoming school with a strong sense of community
• Engaged and motivated pupils who enjoy learning
• A supportive team of staff committed to every child’s success
• A culture that values ongoing professional development
• Mentoring and support from experienced, outstanding colleagues
• A self referral Wellbeing service offering 24/7 Doctor appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and much more.
• Access to the Blue Light Card offering discounts to many brands

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

Thorndown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is necessary for the candidate to be fluent in written and spoken English. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and pre-employment 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.

About Thorndown Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 478 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thorndown Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorndown-primary-school

Thorndown Primary School is a happy, thriving 3FE school on the north side of St Ives. We have a vacancy for a class teacher to join our highly motivated team of professionals.

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