Job description
Thorndown Primary School is a happy, thriving school located on the north side of St Ives, and we’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our committed team for a tow term fixed-term role starting in January 2027.
This role will be to cover the non contact time of the KS2 Team Leader and will be in Year 6.
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school to experience first-hand our calm, caring, and inclusive learning environment.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking a teacher who:
- Is passionate about teaching and learning, and eager to work collaboratively within a supportive team
- Has high expectations for all learners and a secure understanding of the primary curriculum
- Can motivate and inspire children to achieve their best
- Uses positive behaviour management effectively
- Is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school
In return, we offer:
- A happy, welcoming school with a strong sense of community
- Engaged and motivated pupils who enjoy learning
- A supportive team of staff committed to every child’s success
- A culture that values ongoing professional development
- Mentoring and support from experienced, outstanding colleagues
- A self referral Wellbeing service offering 24/7 Doctor appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and much more.
- Access to the Blue Light Card offering discounts to many brands
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Thorndown Primary School
Community school · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 493
- Avg teacher salary
- £45,303
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6SE
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- Salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Monthly
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 25 August 2026
- Closing date
- 25 September 2026
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