Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

King’s Cliffe Endowed Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational KS1 teacher on a full-time, fixed term maternity contract (likely to be for a full academic year). We are looking for a teacher who is creative, well-organised and can demonstrate high expectations in all areas of the curriculum.

We are located 15 minutes from Stamford, 15 minutes from Corby, 20 minutes from Peterborough and 30 minutes from Kettering. Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers will be warmly received.

We are a unique village primary school, with state-of-the-art facilities and a newly built, modern school building in the heart of King’s Cliffe. We have a history of outstanding results and sit within the top 1.5% of schools nationally.

We would look for the successful candidate to have:
• A passion for teaching and learning
• High expectations of learning and behaviour
• A good knowledge and understanding of the curriculum
• High expectations of themselves and others
• The ability to motivate and challenge
• Great teamwork skills and the ability to maintain a positive, cheerful outlook

We can offer the successful candidate:
• Wonderful children who love to learn and have an outstanding attitude to their learning
• A dedicated, friendly team of staff, parents and governors
• A creative curriculum that promotes outdoor learning and allows you to try out and share new ideas.
• A programme of continuous professional development that considers your area of interest and expertise.
• Support and encouragement
• A culture of achievement and success for all

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and we are happy to e-mail an application form on request, or this can be downloaded from our website, along with a job description: https://www.kingscliffeschool.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=302

King’s Cliffe Endowed School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and medical clearance is required and references will be taken up for short listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates will be subject to a social media search of information in the public domain pertaining to the individual. In the event of information being found that, in the opinion of the Head Teacher or Chair of Governors is considered to be inappropriate, the application will be declined.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Pay Scale: MPS
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026 12.00pm
Interview Date: Thursday 24th April 2026