Temporary (maternity leave cover) Full Time Class Teacher

Fulbourn Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5BH

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (783)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 23/11/2026 - 31/10/2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a temporary (maternity leave cover) full time class teacher to join our knowledgeable and supportive team working in a year 1 / 2 class. We are committed to staff professional development and will provide you with the right support to help you thrive at work. In return, we are seeking energy, positivity and a commitment to supporting the very best outcomes for each and every pupil.

What the school offers its staff

Fulbourn Primary School is a fabulous place to work! We have an experienced and supportive staff team who enjoy working together and are not afraid to try new things. Staff wellbeing is important to us as we believe children are best supported by adults who are happy, motivated and enjoy their job. Staff tell us they feel well supported by leadership and each other; they love working at our school.

Our children are certainly the best thing about our school: they are interesting and interested. They enjoy our personalised curriculum, built upon a series of essential experiences that aim to make learning meaningful. Our beautiful school site is the perfect setting for lots of outdoor learning, so we make good use of the natural environment around us. Our ecology curriculum supports children to connect with the natural environment and makes good use of our pond, allotment and forest school areas. Our inside spaces are just as creative with a reading ‘Hive’, design and technology room and community art gallery.

Flexible working opportunities

This is a full time position, however applications will also be considered from candidates who would like to work less hours/on a job share basis.

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.

Visits are encouraged; we will be keen to welcome you. Please email our School Business Manager, Jo Bouttell, to arrange an appointment - hr@fulbourn.cambs.sch.uk

Application Deadline: 12 noon on Monday 19th October 2026, however we reserve the right to interview on receipt of applications.

Fulbourn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers must share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

Candidate Pack Maternity Leave Teacher October 2026.pdf - 2.59 MB (opens in new tab)

About Fulbourn Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 254 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fulbourn Primary School website
• Email address: hr@fulbourn.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01223712525
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fulbourn-primary-school

At Fulbourn Primary School, we believe that children learn best when they feel happy, safe and secure. We create a nurturing environment and set challenging targets for pupils and staff. As a result, children at our school thrive and fulfil their potential. We want all children to feel that they have something to offer that is valued. We believe they should be excited about and enthralled by learning, brimming with further questions that they want to explore.

Arranging a visit to Fulbourn Primary School

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

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