KS1 Class Teacher

Mowbrayeducation; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherard Primary School is seeking an inspirational KS1 Class Teacher to join their team from August 2025. The role involves providing engaging education to children, managing classroom dynamics, and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to high standards and inclusion, along with strong organizational skills.

Benefits

High quality continuous professional development

Career progression opportunities

Occupational sick pay

Access to Teacher Pension Scheme

Free eye care tests

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage pupils positively.
• Commitment to educational research.
• Reflective and solution-focused practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and nurture pupils of all abilities.
• Maintain a healthy and happy learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective teaching

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Inclusion commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to join our Team at Sherard Primary School

KS1 Class Primary Teacher

Fixed-term (1 academic year)

ECT/MPS/UPS

To start from August 2025

At Sherard Primary School, we are seeking an aspirational, nurturing and passionate KS1 Class Teacher to join our incredible team from August 2025.

Sherard Primary school are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join our school on a full-time basis, to provide the best education for our children by ensuring they are supported, engaged and inspired in their learning. As part of our welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy and happy learning environment for all children within the school.

What we are looking for

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning to inspire, nurture and guide pupils of all abilities

• Proven ability to manage pupils in calm and positive ways.

• Have very high expectations of achievement and behaviour and have energy, enthusiasm, drive and determination to raise standards

• Commitment to modelling Sherard’s values in order to grow these across the school community.

• Exceptional organisational skills including time management.

• A teacher genuinely interested in educational research and uses this information to improve their teaching.

• A reflective and solution-focused practitioner who is keen to be the best teacher they can be.

• Someone who can work both independently and as a member of a team.

• A commitment to inclusion for all.

• A willingness to build positive relationships with parents and carers.

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.

Our vision is to deliver first-class teaching and learning with integrity. This means that every young person attending our schools, regardless of background or ability, receives a first-class education.

Our Senior Leadership Team work collaboratively across the Trust to enhance each school, whilst allowing them to keep their own sense of individuality.

As our Trust grows, so does our need for talented, skilled individuals. Each of our employees bring a unique mindset, new ideas and positively impact the development of our Trust. We are therefore dedicated to:

- Creating our own

- Growing our own

- Inspiring our own

- Retaining our own

And of Course, Children First!

(We may interview suitable candidates before this date, so early enquiries/applications are encouraged)

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

• Free eye care tests

• Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

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

Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.

Mowbray Education Trust ~ Children first

Sherard Primary School and Community Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.