Teacher
Paston Ridings Primary School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 7XG27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
23 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher job summary
Job Description
Post Title: Upper Key Stage 2 teacher
Salary: Main Pay Scale (M1-M6)
Contract: Full time, maternity cover
Responsible to: Head of School / Executive Head
Location: Paston Ridings Primary School
You matter to us.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, forward-thinking group of schools at the heart of their communities: Paston Ridings, St John’s, Winyates and Barnack. With a strong team spirit within and across the federation, our staff flourish, belong and feel proud to make a difference every day.
We are looking for a teacher to join us at Paston Ridings Primary School who is ready to flourish and grow, and who is passionate about unlocking children’s potential.
None of this is done alone — collaboration, shared planning and coaching are part of everyday life here.
In this role, the successful candidate will work in Upper Key Stage 2, with a particular focus on Year 5 and Year 6 in order to accelerate progress and raise standards. You will work closely with colleagues to provide targeted teaching, support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, and help ensure all children achieve their full potential.
Why join us?🌟 A place to belong
An incredibly happy, supportive working environment with an exceptional ethos of care for pupils, staff and families.
🌟 Your growth matters
We will inspire and support you to become the teacher you want to be. From a dedicated Team Leader to guide your induction, regular support with planning, teaching and assessment, to excellent CPD and coaching, your professional journey is at the heart of our work.
🌟 Opportunities available
If you’re looking to flourish and grow in 2026 and beyond, we offer development at your pace. Opportunities to shine are frequent, whether that’s strengthening your classroom practice, developing expertise in Upper Key Stage 2, or exploring future leadership pathways.
🌟 A thriving community
Our dream is to create opportunities for children and staff to think big, aim high and recognise their potential - knowing anything is possible. If you are someone who can make great things happen, we’d love to welcome you.
You enjoy working as part of a positive, well-established team.
You want to develop your career and grow as a teacher within an excellent, ambitious group of schools.
You are driven to make a meaningful contribution to pupils socially and academically.
You are highly motivated, passionate, resilient and committed to teaching.
What we offer
A caring, supportive and joyful working environment
A leadership team who are hands-on, present and invested in your success
A dedicated Team Leader to support your induction
Teaching teams across four schools who work collaboratively, supporting each other with planning, teaching and assessment
High-quality professional development, coaching and mentoring
Opportunities (not expectations) to develop curriculum leadership across schools
What our staff say
“I’ve felt incredibly supported in developing my career across the Spirit Federation. I feel valued, well looked after, and proud to be part of something truly meaningful.” — Spirit Teacher
Ready to grow with us?If you want to join a federation where teachers flourish - in confidence, in expertise and, if they choose, in leadership - please visit our website to find out more and apply.
Paston Ridings Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.
The closing date for the application: Thursday 23rd April 2026, midday
Interview Date: Week beginning 27th April 2026
Start Date: September 2026
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Paston Ridings Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 369 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Paston Ridings Primary School website
School location
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