Vacancy for Year 5/6 Teacher/Leader at Somersham Primary School

Salary: MPS/UPS (possibility of a TLR2A for Year 5/6 Phase Leadership for the right candidate)

Hours: Core school hours

We have an exciting vacancy for a Year 5/6 teacher at Somersham Primary School! We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking teacher with a strong understanding of the curriculum and assessment practices of Year 5/6, who has passion and drive to support our young people to go on to secondary school with the right skills and knowledge to succeed.

For the right candidate, there is a possibility of a Phase Leadership role to manage and support the development of good practice. You will ensure high standards of teaching and provide valuable support to colleagues in their personal and professional development. You would join the school’s SLT and have a role in providing strong strategic direction.  This would be a great opportunity to further develop leadership skills and experience in promoting high quality teaching and learning in Year 5/6.  If you are interested in this role, please indicate it clearly on the application form. 

We welcome and encourage visits to Somersham Primary School and would love to show you around our lovely school. Please contact Kyla Murray (HR Officer) at kmurray@meridiantrust.co.uk if you would like to arrange a tour. 

The ideal candidate -

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Excellent classroom practitioner with secure upper Key Stage Two subject knowledge
• Strong and passionate commitment to high teaching standards
• Ability to foster and promote good relationships with staff and students
• Passion and drive to enable all children to succeed, regardless of background or educational need.

About Somersham Primary School

Somersham Primary School serves the villages of Somersham and Pidley in Cambridgeshire.  It is a member of Meridian Trust (formerly Cambridge Primary Education Trust), a family of like minded schools who share training, CPD and staff expertise to develop the best possible outcomes for children. Following Somersham's academisation in April 2019, we are committed to returning the school to the heart of the village community.  We aim for Somersham to be a school that the village can be proud of, and where children come to learn, grow and develop, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background or attainment level.  We want to provide our children with the opportunities to become talented writers, mathematicians, sportspeople, artists, musicians, scientists and citizens of our local, national and global communities.

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 - 

• CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• 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 the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Monday 28th April 2025 at 09:00am

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

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.