KS1/KS2 Class Teacher - maternity cover

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Ely
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Excellent practitioner Team player Inspirational Adaptable Consistent approach to working with children High expectations Commitment to raising standards Planning, assessing and teaching lessons to mixed attainment classes

FULL DESCRIPTION

KS1/KS2 Class Teacher - maternity cover

School: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Adoption Leave Cover (Full time – likely to be for a full academic year)

Salary: MPS 1-6 (depending on experience)

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Closed On: 20 Apr 2026

About the Role

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic KS1/KS2 teacher to cover adoption leave from September 2026. We have established a thriving regional evidence network and pride ourselves on being a school that is beacon of good practice with connections to the EEF and Research Schools Network. Do you want to join a forward-thinking school with innovative approaches to learning at its heart that benefits from being strongly evidence informed?

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an excellent practitioner and team player
  • Is inspirational, adaptable and consistent in their approach to working with children
  • Has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
  • Has experience of planning, assessing and teaching lessons to mixed attainment classes
  • Has a commitment to research-informed practice and the benefits of outdoor learning

The position is open to teachers of all experience (including ECTs) who have a drive to teach in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.

We will be able to offer you:

  • Motivated children whose behaviour for learning is rated as a real strength
  • A welcoming learning environment in a purpose-built school with large grounds including a nature area, wood and allotment
  • Bespoke CPD to support you with your role
  • A highly supportive Governing Body
  • Skilled, welcoming and professional staffing teams who have the best interests of children at heart
  • Opportunities for continuing professional development driven by evidence

About the School

Littleport Community Primary is a school located in a small town close to Ely in East Anglia with over 400 children on roll. It is on the direct rail line from London to Cambridge, Ely and Kings Lynn (just over an hour from Kings Cross) and is easily accessible for commuters.

A taste of life here: https://www.littleport.cambs.sch.uk/school-prospectus/.

How to Apply

If the position interests you, please contact the Headteacher, Adam Rivett or Julie Warman, Office Manager, for an application pack via the school office – [contact hidden] (during term time). During the holidays, please visit our website: http://www.littleport.cambs.sch.uk/ and click on ‘Vacancies’ in the ‘Our School’ section where you can download a pack. If you have any questions about the position or would like to come and visit our school, please contact the Headteacher, Adam Rivett, via the school office contact above.

Deadline for applications: Midday Monday 20th April 2026

Short listing: Afternoon of Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews: Friday 24th April 2026

Downloads

  • 26.03.27 Class Teacher Adoption Leave Job Advert SEPT 26.pdf
  • Class Teacher Job Description 2026.pdf
  • Class Teacher Person Specification 2026.pdf
  • LCPS Criminal-Convictions-Disclosure-Form-6.pdf
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