Job Description

Primary Teacher / KS2 Lead

Salary: £35,000 – £48,000 | Hours: Full-time, Term only| Location: Cambridge

Are you an experienced and inspiring teacher looking for a leadership opportunity that makes a real difference? We’re supporting a specialist school in recruiting a Primary Teacher / Key Stage 2 Lead to join their dedicated team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about delivering a tailored, high-quality curriculum for children on the autistic spectrum and helping a school thrive.

What the role involves:

• Teaching a small class of up to 10 pupils, delivering an engaging, differentiated curriculum that inspires and challenges.
• Leading and supporting Key Stage staff, monitoring learner progress, behaviour, and achievement.
• Overseeing IEPs, IBPs, EHCPs, and termly reports to ensure every learner reaches their full potential.
• Organising assemblies, parents’ evenings, and meetings for staff, parents, and pupils.
• Contributing to whole-school initiatives, improvement planning, and safeguarding.
• Providing mentoring, guidance, and supervision to colleagues within the Key Stage.

Who we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status with a good honours degree.
• Experience supporting learners with special educational needs, particularly autism.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate staff and drive change.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and ICT skills.
• A passion for creating a stimulating, inclusive, and innovative learning environment.

Desirable:

• SEN/Autism qualifications or knowledge of PDA profile.
• Experience with EHCPs, IEPs/IBPs, and school improvement planning.
• Additional leadership or professional qualifications, e.g., NPQML.

Why this role is special:

This is more than a teaching role — it’s a chance to shape the curriculum, inspire learners, and make a tangible impact every day. You’ll join a supportive, innovative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Safeguarding:

Applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities.

Apply now to take the next step in your career and lead positive change in a specialist learning environment! xbpsjku

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.