Class Teacher

MERIDIAN TRUST; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-academy trust is seeking an energetic and dedicated Class Teacher for a maternity cover position in the Reception class at Bar Hill Community Primary School. This full-time role starts from February 2026 and offers outstanding professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will hold a QTS qualification, have excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of safeguarding. Benefits include health care and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Teacher's pension

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Energetic and dedicated Class Teacher for Reception class.
• Must have background in EYFS.
• Able to deliver high-quality lessons.

Responsibilities

• Create exciting and creative learning opportunities for children.
• Collaboratively plan with other teachers.
• Provide professional support and development opportunities.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to work in teams

High expectations for self

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Education

QTS teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Class Teacher at Bar Hill Community Primary School

Location
Gladeside, Bar Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8DY

Contract Type
Maternity Cover

Contract Term
Full-Time

Salary
Main/Upper National Teacher Pay Scale

Closing Date
9:00am, 15th Oct 2025

Start Date
From February half term (23rd February 2026)

Positions Available
1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)
Week beginning 20th October 2025

About this Role

RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED AT BAR HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

This is for a maternity cover post from the second half of the Spring Term 2026

Salary: Main/Upper Scale National Teacher Pay Scale

This is a full-time teaching post (100%)

We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and forward-thinking Class Teacher to be based in our Reception class at Bar Hill Primary School. This is for a maternity cover role from the second half of the Spring Term (February 2026). You will be 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 provide exceptional support and professional development opportunities for all of our staff.

The opportunity

• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff
• Working in a high-attaining school with high aspirations for our children
• Innovative and creative teaching methods
• A collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice
• To benefit from the specialist support and expertise within our large and highly successful multi-academy trust

The ideal candidate

• Will have a QTS teaching qualification with ideally a background in EYFS
• Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work successfully in teams
• Has high expectations for themselves and cares about delivering high quality lessons
• Has a thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Benefits and information

• Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to including: Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities; Employee Assistance Programme; cycle to work scheme; teacher's pension; healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations; free on-site parking; discounts on a wide range of benefits.

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit our website.

About Bar Hill Primary School and Meridian Trust

Bar Hill Primary School is a family of learners situated in the heart of the Bar Hill community in Cambridge. The school provides an inclusive learning experience where everyone's voice is welcomed and valued. As part of the Meridian Trust, Bar Hill Primary School promotes collaborative working across the Trust in addition to providing outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. The Trust operates 32 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.

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

Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 15th October 2025 by 9am

Interview to take place on: Week beginning 20th October 2025

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.