Trust Yr 6 Intervention Teacher

Discovery Inc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Discovery Trust is seeking an ambitious Year 6 teacher to join our collaborative family of primary schools. You’ll lead planning, deliver engaging lessons, and support pupils to achieve outstanding progress in Year 6 while working within our trust-wide framework.

Based in one school with occasional travel across Discovery locations, you will work with coaches, participate in TDT, and access strong professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to be fully involved in school life.
• Commitment to supporting and enhancing the school's ethos and vision.
• Thrives on challenge and variety.
• Proven track record of strong Year 6 outcomes.
• Confident working across different school contexts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age/ability group and subjects you teach.
• Be responsible for preparation and development of teaching materials and pastoral arrangements.
• Be accountable for attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils you teach.
• Be aware of pupils' capabilities and plan/differentiate accordingly to build on this.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Involvement in school life

Thrives on challenge

Year 6 outcomes experience

Relationship building

Leadership growth

Education

Degree-level qualification including QTS

Job description

• Trust-Wide Impact: Help shape Year 6 teaching and learning across multiple schools, improving outcomes for hundreds of pupils.
• Flexible Deployment: Be part of a rapid-response team that supports schools where the need is greatest - whether due to staff absence or improvement priorities.
• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to a variety of school contexts, strengthen your leadership skills, and access high-quality CPD.
• Strategic Contribution: Play a key role in building teaching capacity, enhancing Ofsted readiness, and supporting our Trust-wide priorities.

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, adaptable, and deeply committed to pupil success. If you're ready to take your teaching career to the next level and help shape the future of Year 6 education across our Trust, we'd love to hear from you.

• Supportive, Collaborative Culture: Join a Trust that values teamwork, professional growth, and shared success. You'll work alongside experienced leaders and passionate educators who are committed to making a difference.
• Trust-Wide Recognition: Your work will be visible and valued across the Trust, opening doors to future leadership opportunities.
• Wellbeing and Flexibility: We understand the demands of teaching and offer flexible deployment, travel support, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

What Makes Discovery Different:

• To ensure our teaching staff get the time and space to learn, we have launched - Teacher Development Time (TDT).
• By embracing technology, we're able to deliver virtual lessons, allowing teachers to be released from their class each week, to focus on their own learning and development.
• In addition to their TDT, teachers also work alongside a coach, to ensure they have someone to discuss their learning with and help identify their strengths and areas for development.
• Feedback from teachers shows that they are overwhelmingly happy with their development time and the time they spend with their coach.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils' you teach
• Be aware of pupils' capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and 2 of 5 understanding of how pupils learn
  Qualifications:: Qualified to degree level including Qualified Teacher Status

Experience: Teaching experience with the age range applying for Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to be fully involved the life of the school community
• A commitment to supporting and enhancing our school's ethos and vision
• Thrives on challenge and variety
• Has a proven track record of strong Year 6 outcomes
• Is confident working across different school contexts
• Can build relationships quickly and inspire colleagues
• Wants to grow as a leader and make a Trust-wide impact, Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents
  Discovery Trust is expanding! We are seeking talented, passionate professionals to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of education across our family of schools. This Year 6 teacher role is an important appointment for us in achieving our ambitious goals for our pupils. In the first year you will be based in one of our primary schools, working with a specific class to maximise their chances of achieving excellent outcomes and ensuring they are ready for the next phase of their education. However, as part of our Trust-wide team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference, working flexibly to support our schools where your expertise is needed most in future years. We offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, excellent professional development, and the chance to be part of something truly special.

Why Choose Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd?

At Discovery Trust, we believe every child deserves an exceptional education - and every teacher deserves the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This Trust-Wide Year 6 Teacher role is a unique opportunity to do just that. You'll be based in one of our vibrant schools, but your influence will reach across the entire Trust. Whether it's supporting schools with urgent staffing needs, driving up Year 6 outcomes, or sharing best practice across clusters, your work will directly contribute to our mission: high expectations for all pupils, every day. This role is perfect for a passionate Year 6 teacher who wants to broaden their impact, or an experienced educator ready to take the next step in their career. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based practice., Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team
• Highly committed and motivated Team
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust

Additional Perks

• Free parking
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Gym discounts
• Eyecare vouchers
• Dental support
• Retail discounts
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale