Thank you for your interest in joining the St Philip’s CE (Aided) Primary School team. We hope that our recruitment pack will give you all of the information you need to complete your application for the position of Class Teacher at St Philip’s Primary School.

Please pay close attention to the advert, job description and person specification as shortlisting will be based on meeting the criteria stipulated in these documents.

We are looking to appoint an excellent Full-time Class Teacher to join our friendly, committed and hardworking staff team. Our primary school is close to the centre of Cambridge with a diverse and dynamic local community. We have  connections with our local churches and other faith groups as well as growing connections with the University of Cambridge. We are committed to ensuring an excellent standard of education for all pupils at St. Philip’s. To achieve this, there is a drive to provide a culture where teachers can focus on delivering the very best, by reducing unnecessary burdens upon them. St. Philip’s is highly committed to supporting the career development of all staff to ensure everyone in our community can flourish.

As a Church of England school, the successful candidate will to demonstrate their full commitment to the Christian vision and values of the school.

What we need: A full-time Class Teacher in Year 4 (permanent or fixed term considered)

To start: January 2026 or sooner

Deadline for Applications: 14th October 2025

Interviews will be held on 21st October

Pay Scale: MPS

The successful candidates will:

• Have a passion for learning and teaching to inspire our children with curiosity and wonder
• Be able to challenge and support pupils to achieve their full potential
• Have high expectations and a therapeutic thinking approach to pupil behaviour
• Have a friendly, positive outlook with a sense of humour
• Understand the importance of safeguarding
• Be able to work in a team and communicate effectively with staff and parents

We offer:

• A welcoming, friendly staff team and governors with a supportive and experienced senior leadership team
• Enthusiastic and inquisitive children who love to be inspired in their learning
• A vision for and clear plan to embed a curriculum of wonder
• An induction programme and ongoing commitment to CPD to grow leaders at every level

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action. Call the school office to make an appointment for visits on 01223 508707 or email office@stphilips.cambs.sch.uk

You will be a valuable member of the team working with the LKS2 Team to support the children.

The successful applicant will need enthusiasm, patience, care and understanding.