Job Advert: Year 5 Class Teacher (KS2)Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (1 year) or PermenantStart Date: September 2025Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)Location: Cambridge
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed Year 5 teacher to join a pioneering, research-led primary school at the heart of a growing educational community in North West Cambridge.
This innovative school is uniquely connected to a world-leading university and operates with a strong emphasis on evidence-informed practice, inclusive pedagogy, and holistic child development. The school building itself is purpose-designed to support open, collaborative, and creative learning, featuring flexible learning spaces, central 'learning streets', and access to nature-rich outdoor environments.
We Offer:
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A supportive team environment deeply committed to professional dialogue and growth
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Opportunities to engage in educational research and reflective practice
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A curriculum shaped by curiosity, oracy, creativity, and a commitment to deep learning
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Strong partnerships with a vibrant, multicultural local community
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A unique, state-of-the-art school environment designed to inspire and enable innovative teaching
We Are Looking For:
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An enthusiastic KS2 teacher who brings energy, imagination, and a strong sense of purpose
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Someone who understands child-centred, inquiry-based approaches to learning
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A reflective practitioner who is eager to work collaboratively and contribute to ongoing school development
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A teacher who values diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of every child
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Experience or interest in research-informed teaching is a plus
We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECTs alike.
If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, then please get in touch!
Help shape the future of education in a school where every day is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow—together.