Classroom Teacher

Castor CofE Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE5 7AY

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Negotiable depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualificationsandexperience

• Qualified teacher status

• Degree or equivalent

• Successful primary teaching experience

• Experience of leading a subject

Skills andknowledge

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum

• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

• A good understanding of how children learn

• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs

• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils

• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

Personal qualities

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

• A sense of humour and ability to work well within a team

• A willingness to learn as well as share expertise

What the school offers its staff

At Castor C of E Primary School, we believe that our staff’s wellbeing comes first: happy staff means a happy learning environment for all.

Below is a list of some of the small things, which we believe contribute to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and show recognition that their efforts and work are always valued:

Teachers’ PPA time can be taken at home – we believe this gives our teachers the time, space and freedom to have opportunities for family time and to do all those things that can’t be done in a working day.

Open Door – Senior leaders’ doors are always open for advice and to discuss any matters. Manageable Marking – we believe that teachers should use their time on creating fantastic lessons to meet the needs of their pupils rather than time spent marking.

Free Refreshments – school pays for all tea/coffee/milk for staff.

Staff Meetings – our staff meetings are used purposefully supportive CPD and essential tasks.

End of Term Breakfast – at the end of each term breakfast is provided for our staff to enjoy. Duties – responsibility for duties is shared equally, as much as possible, to limit additional staff workload.

Social Gatherings – optional meetups are encouraged for staff to relax, unwind and celebrate.

Communication – WhatsApp, Google Calendar and email are used to try to keep everyone as up-to-date as possible with news and events. Staff can opt in and out of these notifications whenever they please, with no expectation of out of hours responses. Deadlines are carefully considered and well publicised.

Duvet Days – we offer all of our staff the opportunity to have a whole school day off per year, no questions asked!

Residential Reward – in recognition of the free time given up attending residential trips we reward each member of staff with a day off.

Mental Health First Aider – it is incredibly important to us that staff know that there is always someone available for them to talk to.

Buddy – new staff have a colleague who can offer support when needed.

Flexible working opportunities

Teachers’ PPA time can be taken at home – we believe this gives our teachers the time, space and freedom to have opportunities for family time and to do all those things that can’t be done in a working day.

Duvet Days – we offer all of our staff the opportunity to have a whole school day off per year, no questions asked!

Residential Reward – in recognition of the free time given up attending residential trips we reward each member of staff with a day off.

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.

Main purpose

The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work

Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes

Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff

Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching

Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others

Communication

Communicate effectively with pupils, parents/carers, relevant staff and governors

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Management of staff and resources

Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers

Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff

Deploy resources delegated to them

The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

Commitment to safeguarding

Castor C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS checks. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and do require a criminal records check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castor CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castor CofE Primary School website
• Email address: finance@castor.peterborough.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01733 380280
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castor-cofe-primary-school

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our friendly team at Castor and contribute to the academic growth and holistic development of the children in our school.

Castor Church of England Primary School is set in a beautiful village just four miles from Peterborough with excellent road links to the surrounding area. It is a place where every member of the team is highly valued and where the right candidate can make a difference to the lives of our children within a supportive caring environment.

Arranging a visit to Castor CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@castor.peterborough.sch.uk.

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