Class Teacher

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a part time Class Teacher to join The Perse Pelican School from April 2025. The successful candidate will have a motivation to work with children and the capacity to inspire pupils of all abilities, enhancing pupil learning. They will have an empathy for pupils, parents, staff and the community. The role will include having responsibility for teaching a class of children in any year group throughout The Perse Pelican, ensuring the children develop academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. They will have responsibility to plan and prepare the curriculum to engage and inspire the children, actively involving them in their learning.

The post is for 2 days a week, working on Thursdays and Fridays.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend our Pelican, Prep or Upper. 

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Closing date: 27^th January 2025 at 9am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4^th February.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.