Senior Class Teacher

Oakington CofE Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

Oakington CofE Primary School is seeking a Senior Class Teacher (80%) to join our supportive team. You will lead teaching and learning across the school, work with SLT on strategic development, and ensure high standards in pupil outcomes within Grace Schools using our knowledge-rich curriculum.

The role requires QTS, a relevant degree, and previous primary class teaching experience, with responsibilities spanning planning, assessment and collaboration with parents and agencies.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• Experience of working as a class teacher in a primary school setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach and monitor teaching, learning and behaviour across the school as part of SLT on strategic development.
• Plan and teach lessons within the academy's knowledge-rich curriculum.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress and adapt teaching to maximise outcomes.
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues and maintain high standards of teaching and safeguarding.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Relationship building

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Title: Senior Class Teacher (80%)

Oakington CofE Primary School, part of Grace Schools

At Oakington CofE Primary School we are committed to creating the foundations to build successful futures. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Class Teacher to join our supportive team and play a key role in ensuring high quality teaching and learning for all pupils across the school.

Find out more about our school by visiting: https://oak.graceschools.org.uk/

Key responsibilities:

• A combination of teaching, supporting and monitoring teaching, learning and behaviour across the school as well as working as part of SLT on the strategic development of the school

• Plan and teach lessons and sequences of lessons to the class(es) you are assigned to teach within the context of the academy's knowledge-rich curriculum
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress, and achievements of assigned pupils, planning and adapting your practice to ensure the best possible outcomes
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies in line with our Grace Schools Principles of Education
• Be an excellent role model - exemplifying a high standard of teaching and promoting high expectation for all members of the school community
• Maintaining the highest expectations for all children

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• M6 +TLR 2
• 80% per week
• Permanent

Qualifications and skills:

• Relevant degree or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of working as a class teacher in a primary school setting
• Alignment to the Grace Schools Principles of Education
• Knowledge of strategies to support learning, progress, and standards across the curriculum including evidence of impact on progress
• Principles and practices of high-quality teaching and learning
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, parents/carers and members of the community
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

About Grace Schools

It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era of the Trust as The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) becomes Grace Schools.

Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools.

We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives.

We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed.

We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.

Please visit our website to find out more: www.graceschools.org.uk

Benefits

Professional Development & Career Growth

• Exceptional CPD opportunities, including subject leadership development, professional networks and buddying opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within the school and across the wider family of Grace Schools

Health & Wellbeing

• A supportive working environment within a Trust that understands the importance of employee health and wellbeing
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
• GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
• Annual flu vaccinations

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to eyecare vouchers

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• A welcoming and supportive workplace culture
• Inclusive policies and practices that aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications

Interview date: Tuesday 13 October 2026

Grace Schools is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.