KS1/KS2 Class Teacher - maternity cover
Role
Teaching Staff
School
Littleport Community Primary School, Parsons Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JT
Headteacher
Mr A Rivett
Tel
01353 860235
No. On Roll
406
Job Number
69191
Closing Date
20 Apr 2026
Advert
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
Pupils appreciate being part of this caring community school (OFSTED, Oct 2024)
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
A taste of life here: https://www.littleport.cambs.sch.uk/school-prospectus/.
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.
If the position interests you, please contact the Headteacher, Adam Rivett or Julie Warman, Office Manager, for an
application pack via the school office – office@littleport.cambs.sch.uk (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
