Classteacher

Bewick Bridge Primary School is a friendly and welcoming community school in Cherry Hinton, a stone throw away from the city of Cambridge with excellent transportation links. We currently provide education for 186 children aged 4 - 11 years. We also have a preschool that has pupils from the age of 2 years and 9 months. Following a strong Ofsted inspection in April 2026, our school is embarking on a new and exciting phase of development. We are a forward thinking staff and encourage innovation and action research. We have a successful track record of staff development for both teaching and support staff. As a result, many of our staff have progressed in their careers, taking on additional roles within the school or gaining promotions elsewhere with the skills and experience developed from Bewick Bridge. We wish to appoint a qualified, capable, enthusiastic and highly motivated class teacher to work as part of our amazing staff team. This post will start from 1st September 2026 KS2. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged either before or after school by contacting the headteacher, Tom Sapsford, tsapsford@bewickbridge.co.uk. Virtual meetings are also possible for those who are unable to visit in person. We are looking for someone who: Is an excellent teacher, committed to raising standards; Is innovative in their delivery of the curriculum and has a comprehensive understanding of how children learn and achieve their very best; Has the vision, energy and enthusiasm to provide children with invaluable, first-hand learning experiences; Is committed to embedding a broad and balanced curriculum to enhance learning; Creates a nurturing, inclusive learning environment - supporting and embracing our school ethos; Has a passion to learn and develop their teaching practice; Is positive, hard-working and ambitious. In return we can offer you: The exciting career opportunity of working within forward thinking school on a journey to Outstanding; Opportunities for professional development; A friendly, supportive and dedicated team; A well-resourced, new school build with great outdoor space; A culture of using research evidence to inform practice; Happy, motivated and well-behaved children; Supportive Governors Bewick Bridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and expects all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. The successful applicant will also be required to complete a declaration form under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert should we find the right candidate prior to the deadline.