Class Teacher - Maternity

We are looking to appoint an energetic and inspiring Class Teacher to join us full time to cover maternity leave from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues alike.

At Caldecote Primary School children are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong, caring ethos and a commitment to personal development, we offer our children a rich and engaging curriculum that fosters independence, curiosity, and resilience. Our children are kind, eager to learn, and thrive in our village school community.

Our ideal candidate will:
• Be a confident and creative classroom practitioner with high
expectations for all learners
• Be reflective and driven to support every child to reach their full
potential
• Be a team player who collaborates well with staff, families, and the
wider school community
• Use a range of engaging teaching methods to encourage critical
thinking and joy of learning
• Be able to use assessment effectively to support progress and
inform teaching

We can offer:
• A friendly, inclusive school with a strong sense of community and
positive relationships
• A supportive, experienced, and dedicated team of colleagues
• Membership of the CB23 Network of schools; a supportive
network of 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in our locality
• A strong commitment to wellbeing and professional development
• Enthusiastic, kind, and motivated pupils who are keen to learn

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01954 210263.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified ECT and main pay scale candidates.

At Caldecote Primary School we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.

Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, overseas police clearance if applicable, a medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references.

Please apply via My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/110603/EDV-2026-CPS-00138

Closing Date: 3 June 2026 – Midday
Shortlisting: 4 June 2026
Interviews: 10 June 2026