Class teacher

Required from 1st September 2026: Full-time Class Teacher (Main scale M1-M6) Fixed term: 1 year We are looking for someone who: Is an excellent practitioner and team player Is inspirational, adaptable, resilient and consistent in their approach to working with children Has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards The post is open to experienced teachers and ECTs Shirley Community Primary is situated in north Cambridge, 10 minutes’ walk away from Cambridge North Station, which is on the main trainline between Kings Lynn and London. We are also within easy access of the A10, A14 and M11 roads. Closing date: 9am Tuesday 12th May 2026 Interviews: Friday 15th May 2026 All applications should be made via My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/school/Shirley-Community-Primary-School/110663 Applicants should include a letter of application to the Headteacher, outlining their experience, teaching ethos, what they hope to bring to Shirley and how they meet the person specification. Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to visit us for a tour, please contact the school office and ask to speak to Claire Smalley, the Interim Headteacher, to book a time - alternatively email us at head@shirley.cambs.sch.uk Shirley Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shirley Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role is classed as regular activity. Before you proceed with your intention to apply for a position or to support us please take full consideration of the following points. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List check where applicable to the role. Where you have been shortlisted for a role, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Offences Form, disclosing all relevant previous criminal convictions and cautions. Please contact the Head teacher to discuss this step further if you wish. If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, we will carry out an online search against you. This is part of our safeguarding obligations, we will carry out online searches on you as part of our due diligence. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore more at interview. In doing this, we will only be looking at information which might potentially impact your ability to carry out the role, and we recognise that there is a difference between your public and private life. We will carry out this search if you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for.  We will assess your knowledge