At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and educate primary school children in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Unique primary school in Cambridge, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career growth and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Fixed term role with potential for permanent position; diverse and inclusive community.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help shape the future of young learners.
- Qualifications: Confident primary teacher with a love for learning and high expectations.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Teaching at our school is amazing. We strive to be better each day in a spirit of collaboration and challenge. We believe passionately in every child and do everything possible to include them. Are you ready to fire up the next part of your career journey? We are a unique school: the only one of its kind in the UK for primary. We read, we debate, we learn and we work hard.
The University of Cambridge Primary School is seeking to appoint inspired educators to be key contributors in the development of our new school, which opened in September 2015. We have over 600 children in 2026 and are a large 3 form primary school.
We are seeking applications from successful teachers who can express a passion for children and education. You will be a confident and passionate primary teacher. You will love learning yourself. You will be able to demonstrate high expectations, a flexible and resilient attitude to challenge and commitment to providing irresistible learning opportunities for all children. You will have the interpersonal skills to model empathy, respect, trust, courage, and gratitude within a framework in which everyone is ambitious, innovative and inclusive.
Our Diversities Strategy sets our vision for a truly inclusive school community and we warmly welcome all people from all backgrounds to apply for the post. All staff are employed by the UTS Cambridge Trust not the University of Cambridge. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.
Please note that this is a fixed term appointment, from January 2027 to the 25th March 2027 - with the intention to extend into a permanent position for the right candidate.
Closing date for applications: midday on Thursday 26th November 2026
Shortlisting: 27th November
Interviews: 3rd December
Start date: January 2027
Class Teacher (Fixed Term) in Cambridge employer: University of Cambridge Primary School
The University of Cambridge Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and innovative work environment that prioritises inclusion and ambition. With a focus on professional development and growth opportunities, employees are encouraged to thrive in their roles while contributing to the educational excellence of the school. Located in a vibrant academic community, this term-time position provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the wider community.
Contact Details:
University of Cambridge Primary School Recruitment Team
