We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and forward-thinking teacher to join our large Upper KS2 teaching team. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in a reflective, inclusive and research driven school community who work closely together to ensure that all our children are phenomenally well prepared for the next stage of their educational journey and beyond.
Ask yourself:
* Do you believe in the power of a knowledge-rich curriculum?
* Are you committed to your own professional development?
* Do you want to join an incredibly committed group of supportive professionals?
If the answer to these questions is 'yes', then please contact us via the School Office to discuss the role further. We are looking to appoint an
Upper KS2 0.8FTE Main Scale Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
who aligns with our culture; is passionate about equity of opportunity and has only the highest expectations for all members of our school community. The post is from 3rd November 2025 and is a temporary position (maternity cover).
At Cottenham Primary School we are committed to providing the best possible education, so that all children thrive and achieve. We believe that our children, families, staff and governors are of equal value and we respect and appreciate the diversity they bring to our school community. We welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to the school website (under 'Vacancies at Cottenham') for an application pack including an application form, job description and person specification.
Closing date for applications will be midday on Tuesday 30th September 2025
, with interviews planned for
Monday 6th September 2025
Job Description:
In accordance with the school's policies and under the direction of the Headteacher:
Teach:
Having regard to the curriculum for the school, and with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class or group assigned to you:
• plan and prepare courses and lessons;
• teach, according to their educational and SMSC needs, the pupils assigned to you,
• set and mark work to be carried out by the pupil in school and elsewhere;
• assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
Other activities:
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to you;
• provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters and, where appropriate, on their further education and future careers, include information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions; make relevant records and reports;
• make records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils;
• communicate and consult with the parents of pupils;
• communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the school; and
• participate in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.
Assessments and reports
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.
Appraisal or review of performance
• Participate in arrangements made in accordance with the 2002 Regulations or the 2006 Regulations for the appraisal or review of your performance and that of other teachers.
Review, induction, further train and development
• Review from time to time your methods of teaching and programmes of work;
• participate in arrangements for your further training and professional development as a teacher including undertaking training and professional development which aims to meet needs identified in planning and review statements.
Educational methods
• Advise and co-operate with the head teacher and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
Discipline, health and safety
• Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguard their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
Staff meetings
• Participate in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.
External examinations
• Participate in arrangements for prepare pupils for external examinations, assess pupils for the purposes of such examinations and record and report such assessments; and participate in arrangements for pupils presentation for, and conduct, such examinations;( you are not required routinely to participate in any arrangements that do not call for the exercise of a teacher's professional skills and judgement, such as invigilation).
Administration
• Participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as are described above, include the direction or supervision of persons provide support for the teachers in the school; and
• attend assemblies, register the attendance of pupils and supervise pupils, whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions.
• You are not required routinely to undertake tasks of a clerical or administrative nature which do not call for the exercise of a teacher's professional skills and judgment.
Management time
• A teacher with leadership or management responsibilities shall be entitled, so far as is reasonably practicable, to a reasonable amount of time during school sessions for the purpose of discharge those responsibilities.