Job Description

Exciting opportunity at Queen Emma School from 1st January 2026

Temporary Class Teacher (initially for two terms): Year 2

Full Time

(Part time arrangements of 80% will be considered and can be discussed at interview)

Salary Scale MPS/UPS

The Queens' Federation Governing Body is seeking to appoint a class teacher at Queen Emma School to start from 1st January 2026. The post is temporary contract, initially for two terms. Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs will be welcomed.

Queen Edith and Queen Emma Primary Schools are part of the Queens' Federation. They are two large, thriving city schools, both in the centre of Cambridge. They are run by one Governing Body and a highly experienced leadership team. Teachers work collaboratively with their year group partner and share planning and assessment across the federation.

We have a reputation for being a warm and welcoming community with strong parent partnerships and an inclusive ethos. We aspire to motivate children through a creative curriculum and promote first-hand experiences. We are part of the international project the Leader in Me and value and nurture leadership skills in both children and staff.

If you are a positive, enthusiastic and experienced class teacher ready to share and develop your skills and expertise in a school with a proven commitment to developing your career and supporting your development, then please contact us.

The Queens' Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, ISA registration, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical checks and two satisfactory references.

For further information and an application form please visit our website www.queenemmaschool.org.uk or contact Jovita Dargiene on (01223) 714305 or via email jdargiene@queenemma.cambs.sch.uk .

Visits to our school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the Queen Emma school office on (01223) 712200 or by email office@queenemma.cambs.sch.uk . There will be an opportunity for all applicants who are called for interview to have a tour of Queen Emma school during the day.

Please note the school may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

The professional duties of a class teacher at Queen Edith and Queen Emma Primary Schools include:

Classroom Management

- the planning and preparation of work which takes due regard of the requirements of the National Curriculum, the school's aims, objectives and policies

- liaising with a teacher partner and other colleagues to ensure curriculum continuity and progression

- differentiating the curriculum to match the educational needs of the pupils in his/her care

- directing the work of all teaching assistants who support children in class, whether pupils are withdrawn or not

- identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed

- setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest

- setting clear targets building on prior attainment

- using a variety of teaching methods to

i) match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary

ii) use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions

iii) select appropriate learning resources;

Monitoring Assessment, Recording and Reporting

- assessing how well learning objectives have been achieved and using them to improve specific aspects of learning

- marking and monitoring pupils' work and setting targets for progress;

- assessing and recording pupils' progress systematically and keeping records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, informing planning and recognising the level at which the pupil is achieving

- undertaking assessment of pupils as requested

- preparing and presenting informative reports to parents.

Inclusion and Well-Being

- promoting the self-esteem and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group assigned to them

- completing records and reports on the personal and social needs of the pupils as required

- protecting children by implementing our child protection and prevent procedures

- safeguarding the health and safety of all children, both in school and when engaged in school activities elsewhere.

Behaviour and Discipline

- maintaining good order and discipline by implementing the school's behaviour policy

- ensuring good practice with regard to punctuality, standard of work and homework

Administration

- attending assemblies, registering the attendance of pupils and supervising before, during and after school sessions.

Curriculum Management

- taking lead responsibility for a subject or aspect of the school's work and developing plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance

- contributing to the whole school's planning activities

- managing a small budget, undertaking ordering and the allocation of resources

Appraisal and Professional Development

- participating in meetings which relate to the curriculum, administration, organisation and pastoral arrangements for the school

- participating in arrangements made in accordance with education regulations for the appraisal or his or her performance and that of others

- participating in further training and professional development and any other reasonable request made by the Headteacher.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,650.00-43,607.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/12/2025
Expected start date: 01/01/2026