Temporary Class Teacher

Exciting opportunity at Queen Emma School from 1st January 2026

Temporary Class Teacher (initially for two terms): Year 2

Full Time (Part time arrangements of 80% will be considered and can be discussed at interview)

Salary Scale MPS/UPS

The Queens’ Federation Governing Body is seeking to appoint a class teacher at Queen Emma School to start from 1st January 2026. The post is temporary contract, initially for two terms. Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs will be welcomed.

Queen Edith and Queen Emma Primary Schools are part of the Queens’ Federation. They are two large, thriving city schools, both in the centre of Cambridge. They are run by one Governing Body and a highly experienced leadership team. Teachers work collaboratively with their year group partner and share planning and assessment across the federation.

We have a reputation for being a warm and welcoming community with strong parent partnerships and an inclusive ethos. We aspire to motivate children through a creative curriculum and promote first-hand experiences. We are part of the international project the Leader in Me and value and nurture leadership skills in both children and staff.
If you are a positive, enthusiastic and experienced class teacher ready to share and develop your skills and expertise in a school with a proven commitment to developing your career and supporting your development, then please contact us.

The Queens’ Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, ISA registration, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical checks and two satisfactory references.

For further information and an application form please visit our website www.queenemmaschool.org.uk or contact Jovita Dargiene on (01223) 714305 or via email jdargiene@queenemma.cambs.sch.uk .

Visits to our school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the Queen Emma school office on (01223) 712200 or by email office@queenemma.cambs.sch.uk . There will be an opportunity for all applicants who are called for interview to have a tour of Queen Emma school during the day.

Please note the school may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.