Class Teacher

The Grove Primary School; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Occupational sick pay

Maternity/paternity pay

Teacher Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Eye care tests

On-site parking

Wellbeing schemes

HR/Finance/IT central services

Job summary

The Grove Primary School in Melton Mowbray is seeking a Permanent Year 1 Teacher to join our team. This full‑time role is on the Main Pay Scale (M1‑M6) with a January 2027 start, offering strong professional development and committed leadership.

You will inspire pupils through high‑quality teaching and learning and be supported by The Mowbray Education Trust’s extensive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1 pupils through quality first teaching and learning.
• Inspire pupils and achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Contribute to professional development opportunities within the school.

Job description

This is an opportunity for a Permanent Year 1 Teacher to join our Team at The Grove Primary School

Primary Teacher

Permanent

Full Time
Main Pay Scale (M1-M6)

To start from January 2027

The successful candidate will have the ambition and desire to achieve outstanding outcomes for our pupils and inspire them through quality first teaching and learning. The role will provide excellent professional development opportunities.

About The Grove Primary School

The Grove is a wonderful school that puts its children and community first. We take huge pride in our high ambitions as we ensure all children in our care receive the best education whilst learning about themselves and having fun along the way.

We “Explore the World Through Words” as we immerse ourselves in our innovative knowledge curriculum which offers many opportunities for BRAVE cross-curricular learning. Our children make us proud every day as they demonstrate our school values which underpin all we do.

Our website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Our values:

Inclusivity

• We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

• Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

• Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

• High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
• Career progression opportunities within the Trust
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye care tests
• On-site parking
• Employee wellbeing schemes
• Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 6th November 2026

Interviews: TBC

Start date: January 2027

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.