Class Teacher

Location: Isle of Ely Primary, Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full time, Fixed term (12 months)
Salary: Main Pay Scale - £32,916 - £45, 352 Annually Actual

We are looking for a Class Teacher to join Isle of Ely Primary, where high expectations, collaboration and care for every child sit at the centre of our work. This role brings together skilled classroom practice with a commitment to ensuring every pupil makes strong progress, through well-planned teaching, thoughtful assessment and responsive support. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues, contribute to the wider life of the school, and uphold a culture where behaviour, wellbeing and achievement go hand in hand. We value professionals who are reflective, adaptable and motivated to make a meaningful difference each day.

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and are committed to providing the support, development and guidance needed to help you thrive at the start of your teaching career.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that follow the curriculum and meet the needs of all pupils
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using data to inform teaching and support achievement
• Adapt teaching to respond to pupils’ strengths and needs, promoting strong outcomes for all
• Contribute to the wider life, ethos and development of the school, including collaborative working
• Promote a safe, positive learning environment through effective behaviour management and safeguarding practices

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Bryony Surtees, Headteacher, at: bsurtees@isleofelyprimary.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.