Inspiring Year 6 Class Teacher - PT/FT Role in Leicester

Year 6 Class Teacher Part time or Full time, fixed term until the end of 2026/2027 academic year. Grade M1-M6 and UPS, 52 weeks a year. Salary: £32,196-£51,048. Working Pattern: TBC.

As a teacher, you’ll play a vital part in shaping the future by inspiring and guiding students every day. This role is all about creating a positive learning environment where curiosity thrives and knowledge grows. You’ll have the opportunity to bring lessons to life, support individual development, and make a lasting impact on young minds. If you’re passionate about education and want to help students reach their full potential, this is the perfect role for you. The school welcomes applications from candidates seeking both full-time and part-time roles. If you have a preference, please indicate this within your personal statement or discuss it at the interview stage.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A driven and enthusiastic Teacher
• A passion for improving the educational experience of all pupils
• A collaborative approach, ready to work as part of a supportive team
• An individual with a clear commitment to professional development and learning

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils as a teacher.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment.
• To share and support the schools' responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal growth and enjoyment.
• To assist in the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the Curriculum Area and Department.
• To contribute to the achievement of the school’s development plan and its implementation.
• To plan and prepare lessons.
• To contribute to the whole school's planning activities.
• Consider promoting and safeguarding pupils' welfare as paramount, and action in accordance with the responsibility 'in loco parentis'.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK (or equivalent certification in other countries).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent teaching qualification. Alternatively, a degree in a relevant subject plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
• Enhanced DBS check (in the UK) for safeguarding children.
• Evidence of participation in further professional development or study.
• Basic first aid training.

Safeguarding and recruitment:

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do. Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children's barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

Why join us:

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
• A supportive environment for your professional development.
• Staff well-being offering.
• Bike to work scheme.

Benefits:

• Free parking on site.
• Access to wellbeing services.
• An excellent teachers pension scheme.
• Staff development opportunities.

Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.