Class teacher (Year 3, Part Time, Maternity Cover)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Ely, CB6 3JN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Stretham Community Primary School are looking to appoint a part-time, skilful, committed and enthusiastic teacher to provide maternity cover to join our team and become part of our welcoming school family. At Stretham, our vision is “Achieving potential together as a school family”, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to being courageous, compassionate, curious, resilient and inclusive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations of safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people under our care.

• Is committed to supportingall learners, including children with SEND, to reach their potential and encouraging them to be their very best.

• Is compassionate, patient and empathetic, with an understanding of the importance of building positive and trusting relationships with children.

• Have high expectations of what pupils can achieve.

• Are committed to delivering an exciting, relevant, and child-centred curriculum.

• Make the most of every opportunity to make learning enjoyable by delivering quality first-hand experiences.

What the school offers its staff

If you believe you have the necessary characteristics, personality and drive to join our school family, we can offer you:

• Polite, enthusiastic and motivated children who aspire to be the best they can be.

• A commitment to support you with your professional development

• A hard-working and dedicated staff team who care about the children and support each other to be their very best.

• Excellent support from parents, governors and the partnership of local schools.

• A school community that is supportive and positive, with the children sitting front and centre.

Further details about the role

Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews conducted accordingly. Please note that the school may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school has an equal opportunities policy for selection and recruitment in accordance with our safeguarding policy. The school and Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) and other employment checks, including references.

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