15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    10 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Thursday / Friday class teacher.

Contract type

Fixed term - 1-2 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an outstanding class teacher who is enthusiastic, creative and motivated to join our friendly school from January 2025. This will be a part-time Maternity Cover post, in KS2 (Year 4) working Thu/Fri. Early applications are welcome. We reserve the right to close the application window early if a suitable candidate is found.

St Helen’s is an outward looking Good primary school with a real sense of purpose. It plays a central role in the heart of Bluntisham’s community. We are a small village school where staff and children are committed to working together.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is committed to raising achievement for all of our pupils;
  • Is highly motivated, with high expectations of themselves and the children;
  • Is a strong team player, contributing to the development of and sharing good practice throughout the school;
  • Is creative in the delivery of the curriculum and believes in hands on experiences for the children;
  • Is reflective in their practice


What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

  • Strong strategic leadership and a commitment to achieving high standards
  • A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic pupils and a hard working team
  • A commitment to your professional development

St Helen’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to the job description and the personal specification when applying; outlining what skills, qualities and experience you can offer.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Amie Lill (School Business Manager) to arrange a visit or request an application pack either by calling the school office on 01487 841 468 or by emailing finance@st-helens.cambs.sch.uk.

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 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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

About St Helen's Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
188 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01487 841468

St Helen's is an outward looking primary school with a real sense of purpose. It plays a central role in the heart of Bluntisham’s community. We are a small village school where staff and children are committed to working together.

Arranging a visit to St Helen's Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@st-helens.cambs.sch.uk.

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