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Current Job Vacancies

Are you passionate about teaching?

We’re looking for a skilled and creative teacher to join our experienced team at Meldreth Primary and Preschool, supporting either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and deliver outstanding education and care in a vibrant, community-focused school.

About Us: Meldreth Primary and Preschool is a popular setting at the heart of the local community. We pride ourselves on nurturing a warm, inclusive environment where every child is supported to thrive.

About the Role:

  • Position: Maternity Cover Teacher (0.4 FTE – 2 days/week)

  • Start Date: October 2025

  • End Date: 31st August 2026

  • Salary: Main Pay Scale (M1–M6)

  • Key Stage: KS1 or KS2 (depending on your experience and preference)

Interested?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your teaching career, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact the school to arrange a tour and informal discussion about the role.

To apply for any of our roles: please email me at head@meldreth.cambs.sch.uk with a completed application form and covering letter. I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Sasha Howard, Headteacher
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Meldreth Primary School is a warm welcoming learning community where children and staff "learn together for life" with a commitment to high achievement and raising the standards of all.

For further information and a visit to the school please contact the school admin officer Mrs Paula Barham on 01763 260432 or office@meldreth.cambs.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

‘Staff who responded to Ofsted’s online questionnaire said they were proud to be a member of staff at the school. The vast majority are highly positive about all aspects of the school’s work and feel respected and motivated by leaders.’

...'100% of staff would recommend our school to other staff' - Staff Wellbeing Survey...