Classroom Teacher

Shirley Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1TF

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to M6

Classroom Teacher job summary

Main purpose

Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-teachers-pay-and-conditions

Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

Plan and teach well-structured, imaginative, engaging and active 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, so that all abilities are challenged to enable all children to make good progress

Enhance children’s understanding and progress via appropriate marking and feedback based on the school’s marking and feedback policy

Set high expectations of learning and behaviour which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

Promote good / outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils

Demonstrate excellent subject and curriculum knowledge

• Plan appropriate provision and monitor the progress of vulnerable groups.

• Plan effectively to meet the needs of pupils with SEND: prepare, implement, monitor and review Personal Learning Plans; provide planning and information to the inclusion team for individual pupils

Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for internal and external assessments/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

Follow all statutory safeguarding procedures and promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

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

Keep abreast of latest developments and research in education to improve own and wider provision

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

Communication

Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

Collaborate and work productively with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school, so that Shirley School has an outward facing ethos

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

Work professionally and positively with the parents and wider community of Shirley Primary School

Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Curriculum Leadership Role

In line with the School’s Curriculum, ensure an exciting and progressive Scheme of Work is available to all staff

Monitor its use for coverage, depth and effectiveness

Formulate and review an Action Plan for your Curriculum Area or area of whole school Leadership, which shows impact

Sample and moderate children’s work and learning termly, via a variety of methods such as book/ planning scrutinies, pupil voice and so forth

Support staff in e.g.: planning, team teaching and so forth

Research / keep abreast of the latest developments in this curriculum area, to help it continually improve

Lead workshops, discussions, staff meetings and present new materials where necessary

Provide opportunities to extend children’s learning in this subject area for all abilities and ages

Compile information on achievement and make this available where appropriate for teachers, leaders, parents, governors and inspectors

Allocate, budget for and supervise the resources necessary for implementing the curriculum

Liaise with other schools, parents and groups representing an interest in the curriculum area to develop and improve learning in school

Entitlements:

Training and Development within the school’s programme of Continual Professional Development.

Regular non-contact time for the purpose of Planning, Preparation and Assessment and also for opportunities to develop and improve practice

Appropriate support from Line Manager and other Senior Leaders.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Shirley Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, parents and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We also request a minimum of two references.

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 Shirley Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shirley Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shirley-community-primary-school

Shirley Primary School is a large, vibrant primary situated in north Cambridge. We have a diverse community and enthusiastic and committed staff team.

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