Class Teachers - to start in September 2024

CLASS TEACHER VACANCIES FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

Required from September 2024 - ECTs and experienced teachers welcome to apply

Available within our Cambridgeshire schools

Bar Hill, Hatton Park, Histon & Impington Brook/Park, Somersham & Trumpington Park Primary Schools

These are permanent positions

Salary: Main/Upper Scale

We are looking for energetic, dedicated and forward-thinking Class Teachers across Early Years, Key Stages One and Two for our Meridian Trust primary schools within the Cambridgeshire area. This is a joint advert to recruit class teachers which may include Bar Hill Primary School, Hatton Park Primary School, Histon & Impington Brook/Park Primary School, Somersham Primary School and Trumpington Park Primary School. We require class teachers across the whole primary age range. The positions will be available for the new academic year.  You will be part of a fantastic team of teachers and support staff working closely together to create exciting and creative learning opportunities for our children. Our family of schools provide exceptional support and professional development opportunities for all of our staff. We welcome applications from Early Career and experienced teachers.

The opportunity:

• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff
• Working in high-attaining schools with high aspirations for our children
• Innovative and creative teaching methods
• Collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice

 The ideal candidate:

• Will have a QTS teaching qualification with interest in career development
• Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work successfully in teams
• Has high expectations for themselves and cares about delivering high quality lessons
• Has a thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Benefits of working for us include:

• High quality CPD and training opportunities
• Fantastic opportunities for career development within our large and successful multi-academy trust       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers 
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the roles, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Visits to our schools are warmly welcomed – please contact HR Primary Recruitment Officer (Caroline Day) on 01223 491656 or email cday@meridiantrust.co.uk to arrange an appointment or have any queries about your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be offered on a rolling basis through the duration of the job advertisement. It is recommended that you submit your application as early as possible. 

FINAL CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 22nd May by 4pm

Please note that your application will be considered for all of our schools listed in the advertisement which have vacancies. However, if you wish for your application to be considered for specific primary school(s), please indicate this in the opening statement within your supporting statement section of the application form. 

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well online searches.