Class Teacher required at Hatton Park Primary School to start in September 2026

Salary: Main/Upper Scale 

This is a full-time, permanent post

We are looking for energetic, dedicated and forward-thinking Class Teacher at Hatton Park Primary School to start ready for the new academic year. You will play a key role in delivering high quality teaching and learning, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential.  Enjoy being part of a fantastic team of teachers and support staff working closely together to create exciting and creative learning opportunities for our children! Our family of schools provides exceptional support and professional development opportunities for all of our staff.  We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers.

The opportunity:

Outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff

Working in high-attaining schools with high aspirations for our children

Innovative and creative teaching methods

Collaborative approaches to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the promotion of excellent practice

Benefit from specialist support and expertise from within our large and highly successful multi-academy trust

The ideal candidate:

Will have a QTS teaching qualification with a teaching background in EYFS/Key Stages One/Two

Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work successfully in a team

Has high expectations for themselves and cares about delivering high quality lessons

Has a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues 

About Hatton Park Primary School

Hatton Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities in the heart of the village community of Longstanton, Cambridge.  Hatton Park Primary School is ideally situated within walking distance of the guided busway running from St Ives to Cambridge and is close to A14/M11 link roads. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.

About Meridian Trust 

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

·       Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

·       Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)

·       Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

·       Cycle to work scheme

·       Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

·       Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

·       Free on-site parking

·       Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about this role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.  

Final closing date for applications is: Monday 1st June 2026 by 9am

Rolling interviews will take place as applications are received.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.  

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 online searches.