Class Teacher (maternity cover post)

Histon and Impington Brook Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Mental health & wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Teachers pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on everyday benefits

Job summary

Histon & Impington Brook Primary School is seeking a part-time KS1 Class Teacher (maternity cover) to start November 2026. You will teach KS1 for three days a week (Mon-Wed) and join a supportive team within Meridian Trust. The post offers strong professional development and a commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

The role requires QTS with KS1 experience, enthusiasm for innovative teaching, and the ability to work well in a team to maintain high standards of pupil progress.

Qualifications

• QTS teaching qualification with a KS1 background.
• Experience delivering high quality lessons and safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching and learning in Key Stage One.
• Support every child to achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate with year groups to plan and share best practice.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and creative learning environment.

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Required from November 2026 (start date 2nd November 2026)

Salary: Main Scale (£20,441 - £28,164 Actual Salary based on 0.6 FTE)

This is a part‑time post based in Key Stage One - 3 days per week (Working days are Monday to Wednesday)

Maternity cover post - fixed term contract until 31st August 2027

We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and forward‑thinking Key Stage One Class Teacher at Histon & Impington Brook Primary School to start in November 2026, ready for the second half of the Autumn term. 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 Stage One
• 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 HISTON & IMPINGTON BROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Histon & Impington Brook Primary School is a busy and vibrant school where we encourage children to flourish across the curriculum and beyond. Our expectations are high and we are proud of all that our children achieve. We work very closely with our partner Meridian Trust Primary School, Histon & Impington Park Primary School, to ensure a consistent approach for all of our children and families within the community.

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 30th September by 9am

Interviews will take place: Wednesday 7th October

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 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.