Year 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Melbourn Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (815)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): The post is available as 4 days per week (Tuesday to Friday) or could be broken into a 3 day per week position and a 1 day per week position (1 day on Tuesday and 3 days Wednesday to Friday).
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a talented practitioner who places children at the centre of their practice
• Is committed to raising standards with high expectations of all adults and children
• Is dynamic and enthusiastic with a great sense of humour and who enjoys working in a team
• Is bursting with ideas and has the capacity to involve themselves fully in the life of our school

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• A friendly and supportive staff team committed to raising standards
• A strong commitment to further professional development
• Fun and hard-working children
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a caring school on its journey to excellence

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, including:

- PPA time that can be taken at home and additional time for subject leadership

- Free flu vaccinations, Cycle to Work Scheme

- A “Golden Ticket Day” – one day each year to use entirely as you wish

- Sociable staff events, such as Christmas wreath‑making, to help us stay connected, creative and supported

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.

Melbourn Primary School is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border. We are a short car journey or only a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge city centre. Our children are friendly and enjoy learning.

Full information can be found on our website www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk. If you would like an informal chat or a look around the school please email the school office via office@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk or phone 01763 223457.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews prior to the advertised closing date and may decide to close the application process early based on the applications received. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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.

Class Teacher Job Description - 2026-2027.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Class Teacher 2026-2027.pdf - 107 KB (opens in new tab)

About Melbourn Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 357 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Melbourn Primary School website
• Email address: aharvey@melbourn.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01763 223457
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/melbourn-primary-school

Melbourn Primary school is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border with approximately 400 children in 14 classes. Our children are friendly and enjoy learning. We believe that learning should be irresistible and we strive for excellence in all we do.

Arranging a visit to Melbourn Primary School

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

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