Primary teachers - Cottenham

Are you a highly ambitious primary practitioner looking for a clear, rapid path from middle management into subject leadership? Do you want to step into a school that heavily invests in your professional development, mentoring you to lead whole-school initiatives? Are you ready to secure a permanent, full-time classroom role that values your innovative approach to the National Curriculum? We are looking for a primary specialist driven by a mission of equity and excellence.

Position: Primary teacher
Location: Cottenham
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Qualification: PGCE, QTS, SEN experience

Randstad Education is recruiting Primary Teachers across Cambridgeshire who are ready to be champions for their students. We are looking for educators dedicated to closing the attainment gap and acting as a powerful force for social mobility in every classroom. This is a full-time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

Responsibilities:

• Full teaching responsibility for a class, including planning, delivering, and assessing the National Curriculum to foster a love of learning.
• Act as a champion for all students, specifically supporting SEND learners within a mainstream setting and breaking down barriers to learning.
• Use 'Assessment for Learning' strategies and positive behaviour management to track progress and improve student outcomes.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, parents, and multi-agency teams such as Educational Psychologists.
• Contribute to the wider school community and assist in shaping intervention programs or leading specific curriculum strategies.

Preferred skills:

• Substantial experience in a specific phase (e.g., KS1 or KS2), including a deep understanding of moderation and statutory assessments.
• A proven track record of improving outcomes for diverse learner groups and a working knowledge of EHCP processes.
• The creative vision to innovate the curriculum and adapt resources in real-time to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Highly organised and 'emotionally intelligent' communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive parental conversations.
• The ability to support and mentor colleagues to cultivate the next generation of teaching talent.
• Must hold Full UK QTS.
• Must hold a relevant degree and have taught the National Curriculum in a Primary setting.

Personal attributes:

• The grit to navigate the daily challenges of primary education while maintaining high professional standards.
• A mission-driven commitment to acting as a powerful force for social mobility and closing the educational gap.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset that thrives within a 'family' feel school environment.
• The drive to stay ahead of educational trends and a willingness to engage in continuous professional development.