Class Teacher

Anglian Learning; Soham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Learning is pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team at The Shade Primary Academy. The role offers the chance to inspire pupils and contribute to a warm, inclusive school community.

We are seeking a passionate educator with strong communication and inter-personal skills, QTS or planned completion ahead of September 2026, and a commitment to raising standards across the primary phase.

Qualifications

• QTS (or planned completion ahead of September 2026)
• Experience of teaching across the primary phase
• excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Child-Centred: A strong commitment to promoting the welfare, learning, and development of every child, with an understanding of the importance of individual needs.
• be committed to raising standards of achievement for all

Responsibilities

• Teach across the primary phase with a focus on pupil welfare and development.
• Deliver high-quality lessons and assess progress to inform planning.
• Maintain strong communication with parents and colleagues to support student achievement.
• Contribute to school improvement and participate in professional development within the Trust.

Job description

Anglian Learning - Transforming Education Together

Class Teacher

Salary: Teacher Main/Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE per annum)

Contract Type: Full Time - Term Time Only

Expected Start Date: January 2027 (subject to completion of relevant checks)

Interview Date: TBC

Role overview:

Anglian Learning is pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed Class Teacher to join our fantastic team of teachers at The Shade Primary Academy.

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and inspiring teacher to join our School at The Shade Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic educators to make a real impact in the lives of our pupils and be part of our vibrant and supportive school.

We are committed to providing high-quality education in an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is valued. We are looking for a teacher who is eager to contribute to the success of our school, ensuring every child receives the best start in their educational journey.

This position would be perfect for either an ECT looking for an excellent team to work with as they start their career, or someone with more experience who has a desire to embed their practice among a gifted group of practitioners.

At The Shade Primary Academy we believe our practices make a real difference to teaching staff on the ground and if you joined the academy you would experience:

• a supportive, committed and motivated team full of specialist staff
• small class sizes
• additional non contact time
• a forward thinking team open to new initiatives and strategies
• well behaved and motivated students
• clear opportunities for both professional and career development
• the chance to be part of a dynamic, passionate, supportive multi-academy Trust

The successful candidate will:

• QTS (or planned completion ahead of September 2026)
• Experience of teaching across the primary phase
• have excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Child-Centred: A strong commitment to promoting the welfare, learning, and development of every child, with an understanding of the importance of individual needs.
• be committed to raising standards of achievement for all

In addition, as an employee of Anglian Learning you would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack.

Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.

If working for an organisation that strives to have a long-lasting positive impact on its pupils and local community sounds appealing then we want to hear from you!

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential. If you would benefit from adjustments in order to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please get in contact to discuss options.

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online presence check prior to interview.