KS1 Class Teacher

Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6XS

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - fixed term, maternity (expected to be for a full academic year) - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

King’s Cliffe Endowed Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational KS1 teacher on a full-time, fixed term maternity contract (likely to be for a full academic year). We are looking for a teacher who is creative, well-organised and can demonstrate high expectations in all areas of the curriculum.

We are located 15 minutes from Stamford, 15 minutes from Corby, 20 minutes from Peterborough and 30 minutes from Kettering. Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers will be warmly received.

We would look for the successful candidate to have:

• A passion for teaching and learning
• High expectations of learning and behaviour
• A good knowledge and understanding of the curriculum
• High expectations of themselves and others
• The ability to motivate and challenge
• Great teamwork skills and the ability to maintain a positive, cheerful outlook

What the school offers its staff

We are a unique village primary school, with state-of-the-art facilities and a newly built, modern school building in the heart of King’s Cliffe. We have a history of outstanding results and sit within the top 1.5% of schools nationally.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Wonderful children who love to learn and have an outstanding attitude to their learning
• A dedicated, friendly team of staff, parents and governors
• A creative curriculum that promotes outdoor learning and allows you to try out and share new ideas.
• A programme of continuous professional development that considers your area of interest and expertise.
• Support and encouragement
• A culture of achievement and success for all

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and we are happy to e-mail an application form on request, or this can be downloaded from our website, along with a job description: https://www.kingscliffeschool.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=302

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

KCEPS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and references will be taken up for short listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates will be subject to a media search of information in the public domain.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Description.doc - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Class Teacher.doc - 130 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Application Form.docx - 159 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Christian, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School website
• Email address: head@kingscliffe.northants-ecl.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01780 470259
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-cliffe-endowed-primary-school

We are a modern village primary school, with state of the art facilities and a newly built, modern school building in the heart of King’s Cliffe. We have a history of outstanding results and sit within the top 20% of schools nationally.

Arranging a visit to Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@kingscliffe.northants-ecl.gov.uk.

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