Class Teacher - Year 1

Cromwell Academy, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6JA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS

Class Teacher - Year 1 job summary

CLASS TEACHER - YEAR 1

Salary: MPS

Contract: Permanent. Full time.

Start date: January 2027

Place of work: Cromwell Academy, Huntingdon

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teacher seeking an exciting new opportunity? Look no further! Our school is dedicated to creating a holistic learning experience that celebrates each child's unique journey, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity, support, and ambition.

We are seeking a passionate Year 1 Class Teacher to join our dedicated and dynamic team at Cromwell Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on young children's educational foundations.

About Our School

Cromwell Academy is a friendly single‑form entry primary with a pre‑school and wraparound provision. Our purpose‑built site features modern classrooms, a sensory room and a dedicated learning therapeutic room. Outdoors we offer extensive play areas, a trim trail and a Wildlife Haven.

We are proud of our warm, inclusive community: talented staff, committed governors, engaged families and wonderful children. Our vision—Dream, Believe, Achieve—underpins everything we do, and our values (Readiness, Resilience, Relationships, Responsibility, Reflection) drive our commitment to educating the whole child.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging and challenging curriculum through continuous provision
• Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment
• Plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences
• Support children's holistic development
• Assess and track children's progress
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will also benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive leadership team, and a vibrant and inclusive school community.

The successful candidates will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Understanding of continuous provision

Ability to create an inspiring learning environment

Commitment to child-centred learning approaches

A genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to delivering high-quality education

Excellent knowledge of the UK curriculum and the ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

The desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and contribute to the wider school community

Why Join Us?

Wonderful children who will brighten every day

Supportive, friendly and ambitious staff team

A culture that values professional development, innovation and new ideas

If you’re an inspiring practitioner ready to lead with heart, ambition and creativity, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details on the school please visit our website www.cromwellacademy.com

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 Cromwell Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cromwell Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cromwell-academy

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