Job description
Priory Junior School is a welcoming, child-centred Junior School in St Neots. We pride ourselves on developing children not only academically, but emotionally and socially too through explicit teaching of positive behaviours, nurturing, therapeutic approaches and high expectations.
We are seeking to appoint a 0.6FTE class teacher to start in January 2027. This is a fixed-term, maternity cover position for up to a year.
We can offer you:
A supportive and dedicated team of staff and governors
Talented and hardworking teaching assistants to support the children’s learning
Children who are enthusiastic, committed to learning and enjoy school
A well-resourced and continually developing school learning environment
Continuing professional development and career development opportunities
We are looking for a teacher who:
Has high expectations for learning and behaviour, with a positive, caring approach
Is passionate about ensuring pupils make good progress in their whole development - academic, social and emotional
Enjoys planning and delivering active and inspiring lessons
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please email: office@priory.cambs.sch.uk or phone to arrange an appointment to visit.
Tel: 01480 226730
Closing date: Friday 9th October
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20th October.
Priory Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and medical clearance. As part of our safer recruitment processes, online checks will also be carried out.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Priory Junior School
Community school · Primary · Ages 7–11
- Pupils
- 299
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,630
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.6:1
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 Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1TF
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- Salary
- £34,069.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 3 September 2026
- Closing date
- 9 October 2026
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