KS1 Teacher

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.

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 school's commitment to developing well‑rounded, curious children across every year group.

• 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

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.

• 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.

This is a term-time contractual role equivalent to the Cambridge area pay scale. Salaries range from £32,870 (M1) to £52,154 (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.