Y3/Y4 Class Teacher

Barton School; Barton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff and governing body

Opportunities to develop leadership

Friendly community and engaged pupils

Job summary

Barton CofE VA Primary School is seeking a KS2 Class Teacher for maternity cover. The role requires an energetic, enthusiastic educator with high standards and a talent for creative teaching. You will manage classrooms effectively, collaborate with colleagues, and uphold the school’s Christian ethos while prioritising pupil wellbeing.

The position is full-time in Barton, with a salary range of £32,916 to £45,352 per year and a closing date of 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• KS2 teaching experience required.
• Energetic and enthusiastic about teaching and learning.
• High expectations with a commitment to raising standards.
• Uses a wide range of creative teaching methods to motivate learners.
• Effective classroom management and engaging displays.
• Ability to plan collaboratively with colleagues across the school.
• Prioritises pupil wellbeing and embraces our Christian ethos.
• Excellent communication with pupils, colleagues and parents.

Skills

Energetic

Passionate about teaching

High expectations

Creative teaching

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Pupil wellbeing

Communication skills

Job description

Y3/Y4 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover at Barton CofE VA Primary School

New

Job Reference # EDV/2026/BCVPS/32475

Location School Lane, Barton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7BD

Contract Type Maternity Cover

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week Full-time, job-share considered

Closing Date Midnight, Mon 19th Oct, 2026

Start Date 04/01/2027

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) 22/10/2026

About this Role

At Barton School our vision is to engage and to inspire pupils to become creative and independent thinkers, evidencing a love for learning and a thirst for knowledge. We aspire to promote the skills to persevere with learning challenges and the curiosity to enquire further. Our Christian ethos and school values focus on developing children's moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding so that they can achieve their full potential. These are woven, like a golden thread, into every aspect of school life.

This is a great opportunity to be part of our dedicated team and friendly community here at Barton. We are a small school with big ambitions, providing our children with a wealth of enrichment activities alongside high quality teaching and learning.

We are looking for a KS2 teacher who:

• is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and learning
• has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
• uses a wide range of creative, innovative teaching methods to motivate and inspire children
• has effective classroom management strategies, organising the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment
• will work effectively as part of a team, planning co-operatively, sharing information, ideas and expertise both within the classroom and throughout school
• prioritises pupil wellbeing and embraces our Christian ethos
• has excellent communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents

In return we at Barton offer:

• A school environment where everyone is valued and appreciated for their hard work
• A supportive, friendly staff and governing body who care about staff wellbeing and work life balance
• Opportunities to grow as a teacher and leader, developing leadership roles
• Fantastic pupils who are our best ambassadors, our pupils say that Barton is 'a peaceful school that welcomes everyone'
• Our pupils model the school values of
  • Be Safe
  • Be Respectful
  • Be Learners
• A community that celebrates successes and achievements, taking great pride in watching our young people grow and flourish together

This school is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This teaching post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration. In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will also be completed for shortlisted candidates. In addition, the job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are 'protected' under Police Act 1997 - Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account. If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a "Disclosure of Criminal Record" form and bring the completed form to interview.