Class Teacher

Avanti Fields School; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Leicester is seeking committed Primary Class Teachers to nurture academic excellence and personal growth. Candidates will shape engaging learning experiences while fostering relationships with pupils and families. Ideal educators will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, be QTS qualified, and uphold the school's commitment to safeguarding. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment focused on the holistic growth of every student.

Benefits

Great opportunities for professional development

Teacher pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in a relevant field.
• QTS qualified and able to implement high-quality teaching.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for learning and progress of pupils.
• Plan and deliver a curriculum that meets learner needs.
• Create a safe and respectful learning environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to delegate

Use of technology

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant or allied subject

QTS qualified

Job description

Please note: The successful candidates will start in August 2026

We have 2 positions available

About us and the role

Avanti Fields School, an all through school, is seeking to appoint two Primary Class Teachers who are committed to nurturing academic excellence and personal growth in every child.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and values-led school community rooted in respect, integrity and high expectations for all.

The successful candidates will play a key role in shaping engaging, inclusive learning experiences while fostering positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

You will be supported to develop your practice and contribute meaningfully to the wider life and ethos of the school.

If you are an educator who is passionate about making a lasting difference and would like to grow within a purposeful and welcoming school community, we warmly encourage you to apply.

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

Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.

The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for 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

What will you do?

• Take responsibility for the learning, progress and achievement of all pupils, ensuring high expectations, inclusion and equality of opportunity.
• Plan and deliver a well-sequenced curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, using effective assessment, feedback and data to secure strong outcomes.
• Create a safe, respectful and purposeful learning environment that promotes positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers, the Avanti Schools Trust and external partners to support pupils’ academic and personal development.
• Uphold the school’s ethos and statutory responsibilities while contributing positively to the wider life, culture and continuous improvement of the school.

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
• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to delegate
• 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.