Class teacher - Maternity Cover at Caldecote Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CPS/00138

Location

Highfields Road, Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7NX

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

1.0 FTE

Closing Date

Midday, Wed 3rd Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

10 June 2026

Interview Date(s) 10 June 2026

About this Role

At Caldecote Primary School children are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong, caring ethos and a commitment to personal development, we offer our children a rich and engaging curriculum that fosters independence, curiosity, and resilience. Our children are kind, eager to learn, and thrive in our village school community.

Our ideal candidate will:

Be a confident and creative classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners
Be reflective and driven to support every child to reach their full potential
Be a team player who collaborates well with staff, families, and the wider school community
Use a range of engaging teaching methods to encourage critical thinking and joy of learning
Be able to use assessment effectively to support progress and inform teaching

We can offer:

A friendly, inclusive school with a strong sense of community and positive relationships
A supportive, experienced, and dedicated team of colleagues
Membership of the CB23 Network of schools; a supportive network of 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in our locality
A strong commitment to wellbeing and professional development
Enthusiastic, kind, and motivated pupils who are keen to learn

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01954 210263.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified ECT and main pay scale candidates.

At Caldecote Primary School we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.

Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, overseas police clearance if applicable, a medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references.