Class Teacher

Cit (community Inclusive Trust); Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding induction process

Large, friendly, supportive team

Personalised CPD programme and career

Job summary

Linchfield Academy in Peterborough is seeking a Class Teacher for a maternity cover with a January 2027 start. The school caters to children aged 4–11 and operates as part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust).

The successful candidate will join a two-form entry school serving up to 420 pupils and benefit from a supportive team and a strong staff induction process. The academy emphasizes a broad and balanced curriculum, personal and social learning, and development of self-confidence and

Job description

Class Teacher at Linchfield Academy

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/LA/48764

Location: Crowson Way, Deeping St James, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8EY

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date: Midnight, Wed 14th Oct, 2026

Start Date: January 2027

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

About this Role

Linchfield Academy caters for children between the ages of 4 to 11. We are a two-form entry school and can take up to 420 children.

We encourage children to work towards their highest personal achievement, within a broad and balanced curriculum on offer. We endeavour to promote positive relationships where both staff and children can inspire each other to achieve their full potential. Personal and social learning is an important aspect of our curriculum, especially the development of self-confidence, self-discipline, and consideration for others.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint - a Class Teacher (maternity cover)

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

The benefits we can offer:

• An outstanding induction process
• A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
• An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike2Work Scheme

For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school office on 01778 347450 or via email - [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 14th October 2026

Interviews will take place: On a date to be agreed

cit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.