Class Teacher

Trumpington Park Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Teacher's pension

Healthcare benefits

Free eye tests

Flu vaccinations

Free on-site parking

Discounts on benefits

Job summary

Trumpington Park Primary School is recruiting a Class Teacher to start in January 2027. You will deliver high-quality teaching and learning, supporting every child to reach their full potential within a collaborative team environment.

The Trust provides extensive professional development and supportive mentorship to staff. The role requires QTS with KS1/KS2 experience, excellent communication, and a strong safeguarding understanding.

Qualifications

• Requires QTS with teaching background in Key Stages 1/2.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• High expectations for self and commitment to high-quality lessons.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to help every child reach their potential.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan andShare across year groups to promote excellence.

Skills

QTS teaching qualification

Excellent communication

Team player

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Required from January 2027

Salary: Main/Upper National Teacher Pay Scale

This is a full-time, fixed term post based until the end of the academic year

We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and forward-thinking Class Teacher at Trumpington Park Primary School to start in January 2027. 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.

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
• 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 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

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
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye tests 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/

ABOUT TRUMPINGTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Trumpington Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities serving a growing community amid a wealth of exciting and inspiring opportunities. Trumpington Park Primary School is ideally situated within easy access of the M11 motorway, guided busway and close to Cambridge city centre. 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.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 36 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

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

Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 11th November by 9am

Interviews may take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received. Early applications are recommended.

Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable appointment be made. Early applications are recommended.

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 re…

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.