Class Teacher (Primary)

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Ely seeks an enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teacher to join Lantern Community Primary School. This role offers an exciting opportunity to positively impact children's learning by delivering engaging lessons. The ideal candidate will create a safe and inclusive environment and must possess a QTS teaching qualification along with outstanding communication skills. This position provides professional development opportunities and support for mental health and wellbeing, making it a fulfilling career choice.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Key Stage Two is essential.
• Must possess a QTS teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and engaging lessons to Key Stage 2 children.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children's learning and development effectively.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Education

QTS teaching qualification

Job description

Qualifications

• QTS teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching Key Stage Two
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Meridian Trust overview

Meridian Trust is a values‑led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest‑performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high‑quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Salary

Salary: MPS

Hours & Contract

Hours: 80%, 4 days per week working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Fixed term until 31/08/2026.

Key Stage 2 Teacher role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and forward‑thinking Key Stage 2 Teacher to join Lantern Community Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to children's learning and development by delivering creative and engaging lessons. You will provide a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment for all Key Stage 2 children to help them achieve their full potential and a love for learning.

Opportunities

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children's learning.
• An opportunity to work in a high‑attaining school.
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff.
• Highly collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in.
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT).
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme.
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays.