KS1 / KS2 Class Teacher (Main Scale)

Longthorpe Primary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9QW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  3 April 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, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Monthly M1 - M6

KS1 / KS2 Class Teacher (Main Scale) job summary

Our school, situated to the west of Peterborough, is currently at an exciting phase of our journey following a very successful Ofsted inspection in April 2024. Our mission is to create an exceptional school which provides our children with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for the next phase of their education and beyond.

We work in close partnership with three local primary schools and one secondary as part of Keys Academies Trust.

We can offer you:

• a family ethos;
• happy sociable children with a desire to learn;
• friendly and welcoming staff who between them have a wealth of experience and expertise;
• a commitment to your professional development;
• ‘Perkbox’ membership giving you access to over 270 exclusive discounts and freebies and providing personalised support through an Employee Assistance Programme;

We are looking for an exceptional Class Teacher who:

• inspires and motivates all children, creating a love of learning and unlocking potential;
• demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and a passion for learning, bringing lessons to life with enthusiasm and creativity;
• uses a range of effective teaching strategies to meet individual needs, adapting approaches to ensure all children can access and enjoy learning;
• is committed to continuous professional development, reflecting on practice and actively seeking opportunities to grow as a teacher;
• wants to be part of our school community and build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families in line with our supportive and inclusive school community.

If you are excited by what we can offer and feel that you have something to offer us, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to visit our school.

An application pack can be downloaded from the vacancies section of our website or contact the school via email office@lpa.keystrust.org or telephone 01733 265959 and we can send you the details and/or arrange an appointment to visit.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 24th April 2026. We reserve the right to close the application process early.

The Board of Trustees of Keys Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be employed subject to satisfactory references, acceptable health and DBS safeguarding checks.

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

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 Longthorpe Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longthorpe Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longthorpe-primary-school

Longthorpe Primary School is a wonderful, multi-cultural school with a passion for creating independent, conscientious and successful learners who will thrive in their future both in the world of work and as a positive member of society.

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