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Job summary

A leading primary academy in Loughborough seeks a KS1 Teacher for maternity cover. This full-time role involves teaching Y2 with leadership responsibilities. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing excellent education and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training
Generous benefits
Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

  • Qualified teacher with patience and understanding for young children.
  • Ability to adjust teaching methods to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum for Y2 class.
  • Facilitate a positive learning environment for all students.

Skills

Patience
Understanding
Flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Title: KS1 Teacher
School:
Beacon Academy
Location:
Beacon Academy: Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF
Salary:
£31,650 - £43,607 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours:
F ull time
Contract type:
FTC until the end of August 2026
Start date:
September 2025

An exciting KS1 maternity cover with the opportunity to join our extended leadership group and take on subject responsibility for the right candidate

Your new school
Beacon Academy is a thriving Primary Academy in Loughborough, serving children aged 2 to 11 years old. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child receives an excellent education every day, with high expectations, a broad and enriching curriculum, and a strong focus on personal development.


The school was graded ‘good’ in all areas in 2021 by Ofsted and has gone from strength to strength since. It is an IQM (Inclusion Quality Mark ) Centre of Excellence school and is passionate about providing the best opportunities for its pupils. In January 2024 we appointed an ambitious Principal, Mr Ben Kilgannon, who lives locally and is hugely passionate about the school, its community and staff. As a hands-on Principal, he is a big believer in working collaboratively and continuously developing staff to ensure all pupils reach their full potential. Beacon Academy is the epitome of teamwork where everyone feels valued and heard.

Your new role
Due to a maternity leave we are looking for a KS1 teacher, most likely Y2 class teacher with phase leadership responsibility. This is an exciting opportunity to join our extended leadership group and have a wide impact upon the school. There is the opportunity for subject responsibility for the right candidate and we welcome applicants with experience or seeking new leadership experience. Working closely with our deputy head you will deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, facilitate a positive learning environment where all students feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Beacon Academy is part of Lift Schools, one of the largest MATs in the country, allowing you access to the best training and CPD courses. You will be able to take subject-specific training that enhances subject knowledge, attend events with inspirational guest speakers and offered continuous career progression.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a qualified teacher who has patience and understanding with young children. You’ll be able to quickly adjust teaching methods to meet the needs of all children. It’s important you have the flexibility to be able to handle unexpected situations with professionalism and patience in interactions with a variety of children and situations, with a calm demeanour.

We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP.

Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

If you would like a confidential discussion/ tour of the school please contact Ben Kilgannon on bkilgannon@thebeaconacademy.org

We offer you:

  • Comprehensive training:access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
  • Generous benefits: f rom your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
  • Lifestyle perks: e njoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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