EYFS/KS1 CLASS TEACHER – MATERNITY LEAVE (MPS 1-6)

Monkfield Park Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 5AX

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Thursday (80%) contract
• Contract type: Fixed term - Commencing 1/9/26 until return of employee on maternity leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS 1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The candidate should be a well-qualified and experienced professional in EYFS/KS1 who is passionate about teaching. They should be fun and forward thinking, and bring new and exciting ideas to the school.

What the school offers its staff

We are a two form entry primary school with extended school facilities.

You will be part of a friendly, helpful, hardworking team based in a well-resourced building in the developing town of Cambourne.

There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development and there are many opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of the school.

You will be assisted by a Family Support Worker and Pupil Premium Champion, and we are a partner school with Blue Smile.

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 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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Monkfield Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 407 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monkfield Park Primary School website
• Email address: office@monkfieldpark.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01954 273377
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monkfield-park-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Monkfield Park Primary School

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

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