Year 1 Teacher

Job Advert: Year 1 Class Teacher (KS1)Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (1 year) or PermenantStart Date: September 2025Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)Location: Cambridge

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed Year 1 teacher to join a pioneering, research-led primary school at the heart of a growing educational community in North West Cambridge.

This innovative school is uniquely connected to a world-leading university and operates with a strong emphasis on evidence-informed practice, inclusive pedagogy, and holistic child development. The school building itself is purpose-designed to support open, collaborative, and creative learning, featuring flexible learning spaces, central 'learningstreets', and access to nature-rich outdoor environments.

We Offer:

• A supportive team environment deeply committed to professional dialogue and growth

• Opportunities to engage in educational research and reflective practice

• A curriculum shaped by curiosity, oracy, creativity, and a commitment to deep learning

• Strong partnerships with a vibrant, multicultural local community

• A unique, state-of-the-art school environment designed to inspire and enable innovative teaching

We Are Looking For:

• An enthusiastic KS1 teacher who brings energy, imagination, and a strong sense of purpose

• Someone who understands child-centred, inquiry-based approaches to learning

• A reflective practitioner who is eager to work collaboratively and contribute to ongoing school development

• A teacher who values diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of every child

• Experience or interest in research-informed teaching is a plus

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs alike.

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Help shape the future of education in a school where every day is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow—together.