Year 1 Class Teacher - Maternity contract

We are looking for a teacher to work in Yr 1 with a well established team in a modern and forward thinking school. This post is a maternity cover and as such is envisaged to be for the academic year 26 27, starting on 1st September 2026.

\Bushmead Primary is a well-resourced school which has expanded over the last few years both in the number of children and also the facilities we offer. We have fully implemented the Cambridgeshire therapeutic approach to behavior management ensuring the needs of all children are fully met both academically as well as emotionally. We offer a fully staffed Nurture UK provision as well as our ‘Woodlands’ Forest school and OPAL provision for all year groups. Further information is available on our website, www.bushmead.cambs.sch.uk. Please take the time to look at what we can offer children to see if you would like to be part of something that we believe is special.

Staff wellbeing is of paramount importance to us here, we recognise that staff who have clear CPD opportunities and are valued for the work they do provide children with a far better learning experience.

Bushmead Primary School is looking for a person who:

– Can focus on meeting the needs of all children within a class through adaptive teaching
– Shares our values of Ready, Respectful, Safe and believes in modelling these at all times
– Has high expectations of pupil’s achievement
– Can develop positive relationships with the already strong and communicative staff team.
– Is willing to be involved in the wider life of the school

What we offer is:

– A class of happy and enthusiastic children who are ready to learn
– A wonderfully inclusive atmosphere where everyone is valued
– A supportive staff team that all pull together
– A CPD programme that supports the development of both staff and children
– The opportunity to join a school that values you as an individual and welcomes new ideas

Prospective candidates are positively encouraged to contact the school for a tour by the Headteacher.

Contact the school office manager on 01480 375375 to arrange a visit or to request an application pack. Closing date Tuesday 24th March with interviews to be held later the same week.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. It also values the diversity of the workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The successful candidate will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.