Lower KS2 Class Teacher

Lionheart Teach; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership

Positive school community

Trust collaboration

Job summary

Highcliffe Primary School in Leicester is seeking a part-time position for a fixed-term Permanent Class Teacher in Lower KS2, with a 0.8 or 1 FTE allocation, starting Spring Term 2027. The school is welcoming, supportive and committed to children’s success across the curriculum.

The successful candidate will inspire pupils, collaborate with staff, parents and governors, and contribute to curriculum development within the Lionheart Educational Trust.

Qualifications

• Strong practitioner with outstanding teaching and learning.
• Able to inspire, lead and motivate staff and pupils.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Collaborative team player with parents and governors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons in Lower KS2.
• Contribute to curriculum development within the Lionheart Educational Trust.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise attainment and share practice.
• Engage with parents and governors to support pupil progress.

Skills

Strong practitioner

Inspiring leader

Team player

Curriculum development

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

# Lower KS2 Class TeacherEmployer: Highcliffe Primary SchoolLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 7th September 2026Expires: 7th October 2026 08:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1572461* Share :* PrintPermanent - Class Teacher - lower KS2**Start Date – Spring Term 2027**Grade/Scale – M1-M6Due to the retirement of a long-standing member of our teaching team, Highcliffe Primary School is seeking to appoint a 0.8 or 1FTE Class Teacher to join our happy friendly and supportive school on a permanent basis, starting in Spring 2027.The successful candidate will be:• A strong practitioner, who can demonstrate and articulate outstanding teaching and learning.• Passionate about making a difference for every child.• Able to inspire, lead and motivate staff and pupils to enhance and influence the quality of teaching and learning and curriculum provision.• A team player, developing and maintaining positive and supportive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors.• Committed to enhancing the lives and education of our childrenIn return we offer:· An excellent working environment.· Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum.· Children who are polite, respectful, hardworking and show exemplary behaviour; they never fail to make us smile.· Parents who will warmly welcome you and appreciate all of your hard work, including a terrific PTA.· Governors who highly value the work our teachers do.· A team of incredibly supportive and caring staff, who champion each other and always work collaboratively.· Dedicated support from middle and senior leaders, including personalised CPD opportunities.· A forward-thinking school seeking out and implementing current best practise in teaching pedagogy.· Regular opportunities and close working partnerships with other schools in the Lionheart Educational Trust to share best practise and support.Highcliffe Primary School is part of the Lionheart Educational Trust. The Trust is a renowned family of seventeen schools based in and Leicestershire and Derbyshire.We strive to provide the highest quality education in each of our unique schools, raising the attainment of our talented students and reflecting the local communities of which they are a part.The foundation of our Trust is built on a perfect balance of Academic Excellence and Holistic Development. We realise the importance of delivering quality first teaching; developing well-rounded young people and preparing them for life beyond education. We’re always looking forward and believe our students should be too.By being forward-thinking, we ultimately aim to break barriers between all of our students and their successes. We believe that every young person, no matter their background, has an equal right to an equal education. We hope that this pupil-centred approach is clear as you navigate through our website.Our schools have excellent dedicated staff, children that are keen to learn and parents who want the best for their children. The school is central to the community and have a very positive ‘child centred’ ethos.Highcliffe provides a supportive environment, where every member of our community is supported and challenged to be the best that they can be. You would have the advantage of outstanding CPD provision including supportive line management, where staff wellbeing is a priority.**Closing date: Wednesday 7th October****Interviews: w/c Monday 12th October**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability. Please note CVs WILL NOT be accepted.