KS1 Teacher Cambridge September 2026

KS1 Teacher Cambridge September 2026

A warm ambitious and highly supportive primary school in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to join its committed team from September 2026.

This term-time contractual position offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a school rated Good by Ofsted renowned for its nurturing environment strong Key Stage 1 provision and unwavering commitment to ensuring every child receives the very best start to their educational journey.

The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching creating engaging learning experiences and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. They will work alongside a collaborative team of professionals who share a vision of excellence inclusion and continuous improvement.

About the School
This Cambridge primary school serves a vibrant and diverse community with high expectations woven into every aspect of school life. KS1 teaching is phonics-led evidence-based and carefully sequenced to build early reading writing and mathematical fluency with rigour and creativity. Behaviour is guided by consistent age-appropriate whole-school frameworks that create calm purposeful classrooms where young learners feel safe and ready to thrive. Enrichment including creative arts outdoor learning and family learning events reflects the schools commitment to developing well-rounded curious children across every year group.

What the School Offers

• Structured CPD with clear pathways into subject or phase leadership over time
• A warm supportive staff culture with dedicated mentoring for every KS1 Teacher
• Collaborative year group planning with shared resources and manageable workload expectations
• Strong parental engagement and a close-knit community that supports classroom learning
• A well-resourced school with visible approachable SLT and a genuine open-door culture

The Role
As a KS1 Teacher you will plan and deliver high-quality lessons across the KS1 curriculum using observation and assessment data to track individual pupil progress and inform your teaching. You will contribute to year group planning support transition between EYFS and KS2 and build strong trusting relationships with pupils parents and colleagues throughout the year.

What the School is Looking For
This KS1 Teacher position will suit candidates who:

• Hold British QTS or are completing a UK-accredited teacher training programme
• Graduated with a 2:1 or above from a reputable UK university
• Have classroom experience within a UK primary school through placements or a substantive post ideally with KS1 experience
• Show clear evidence of structured lesson delivery and measurable pupil progress in early reading writing and mathematics
• Are legally entitled to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available

ECT applicants are warmly welcomed provided formal UK teacher training has been completed.

Salary & Contract
This is a term-time contractual role equivalent to the Cambridge area pay scale. Salaries range from 32870 (M1) to 52154 (UPS3) with daily rates ranging from 189.21 to 272.97 inclusive of holiday pay. Placement on the scale is commensurate with experience.

If you are a passionate KS1 Teacher seeking a permanent Primary Teaching Opportunity within a thriving and supportive Cambridge school we would love to hear from you.

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