Class Teacher in Leicester

Please note: This is a one-year fixed-term maternity cover position, likely to be based in Upper Key Stage 2.

About us and the role

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Class Teacher to join Krishna Avanti Primary School, someone who is committed to inspiring young minds and creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every pupil can thrive.

You will play a key role in nurturing pupils’ curiosity, confidence and love of learning, while setting high expectations and supporting every child to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with colleagues, families and the wider school community, you will build strong, respectful relationships and create meaningful learning experiences that support pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing and personal development.

If you are an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Krishna Avanti Primary School is an inclusive Hindu faith school that provides a warm, friendly and engaging learning environment for children from all backgrounds and walks of life. Staff and students at the school do not originate from any specific faith background. Applications are welcome from practitioners of any faith and from those of none.

The staff at Krishna Avanti Primary School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities of all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence

• Character formation

• Spiritual insight

We believe in high expectations, challenge and support to enable our students to understand and develop into the best version of themselves. Through professional development, we support our staff to excel in creating a highly successful learning environment for our students and we are an ambitious team who strive to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations.

What will you do?

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all pupils, building on their prior knowledge, abilities and individual learning needs.

• Take responsibility for pupils’ attainment, progress and wellbeing through effective assessment, feedback, differentiation and high expectations.

• Establish a safe, purposeful and respectful learning environment, managing behaviour consistently and promoting pupils’ confidence, independence and positive attitudes.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and external partners to support pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing, while contributing positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.

• Uphold the professional responsibilities of a teacher, including safeguarding, professional development, effective communication, accurate administration and compliance with relevant statutory requirements and school policies.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development

• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership

• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)

• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject

• QTS qualified

• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading

• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning

• Excellent skills in the use and application of technology

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.