KS1 Teacher - maternity cover
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Royston, SG8 5QG |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a highly skilled KS1 class teacher looking for a class teaching role in our well-respected, rural Church of England Aided Primary School?
We are looking for someone who:
• is a dynamic practitioner, with good communication skills and high expectations for all
• is positive, solution focussed and thrives when working as part of a team
• is passionate about delivering high quality learning experiences for all pupils at this important stage of their development
• is highly motivated and keen to contribute to our school community
• develops excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• has high expectations of behaviour whilst also subscribing to a therapeutic approach to nurture and support pupils
• has a good knowledge of the KS1 curriculum
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• articulate and enthusiastic pupils
• a tailored range of professional development opportunities - for example, as a teaching staff we recently completed an NPQ together
• coaching opportunities
• an attractive learning environment
• a supportive staff team where effort, encouragement and excellence are celebrated
• a friendly school community with a distinctive ethos and shared values
• An opportunity to make a difference to children’s learning and development
• A supportive work environment based on our values of trust, friendship, peace, creativity and love
• A school that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work
• Inclusive policies and practices
• Free on-site parking
• A company pension
• Sick pay
Further details about the role
If you are an excellent teacher with a passion for learning please contact Miss Laura Whetlor, our School Secretary, on 01223 207382 or email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk to arrange a visit and receive an application pack. Visits are strongly encouraged and welcomed.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 2nd November 2026.
Applications must be made on the school Application Form. Please email these applications to the school office - office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk.
Interview date: from 4th November 2026.
Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications.
Please note, the school application form must be completed in full, including a full employment history. A CV will not be accepted in its place.
We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment to reflect the communities we serve. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. This school is committed to safeguarding including the Prevent agenda and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. Giving false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected and referred to the police. Any appointment made will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK and qualifications check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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.