Maternity Leave KS1 Class Teacher

We can offer you:

• A warm and friendly teaching environment

• Happy children who are keen to learn

• PPA time, that can be taken at home

• Well-resourced learning areas

• A dedicated staff team with a good sense of humour

• Leaders who recognise the importance of workplace wellbeing

• Supportive and committed parents and governors

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner

• Is creative and enthusiastic

• Has high expectations for all children  

• Is able to work as part of a successful team

Wheatfields Primary School is a large school of 300 pupils, with our own Preschool provision, serving the Burleigh Hill estate of St Ives. As a school, we are excited by seeing our children become resilient, independent and life-long learners.

Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange this and to request an application form, please email finance@wheatfields.cambs.sch.uk for the attention of Mrs Clare Moffat.

Closing Date: 3pm on Monday 9 November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11 November 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two appropriate references, usually sought prior to interview. Wheatfields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.