Salary: MPS

Hours: 80%, 4 days per week working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Fixed term until 31/08/2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking Key Stage 2 Teacher to join Lantern Community Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to childrens learning and development by delivering creative and engaging lessons. You will provide a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment for all Key Stage 2 children to help them achieve their full potential and a love for learning.

The opportunity: 

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning 
• An opportunity to work in a high-attaining school 
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff 
• Highly collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice 

The ideal candidate: 

• QTS teaching qualification 
• Experience of teaching Key Stage Two
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team 
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues 

About Lantern Primary School

We are a happy and hardworking school and are proud to be based in Ely. Our aim is to ensure that the children shine their light in each community that they belong to – their family, their school and wider. Everyone at The Lantern works together as a team to teach and to learn. Do have a look around this website, and also our school Facebook page, to get a further flavour of what it is like here. We enjoy a close partnership with Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, situated close by in Little Downham, and work as a team across the two sites at all levels. If you would like any more information about the Lantern or you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please do not hesitate to contact the school office – we look forward to seeing you.

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/.