Year 5 and Year 6 Class Teacher

Eteach UK Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fosse Mead Primary Academy in Leicester invites applications for Year 5 and Year 6 Class Teacher roles. We seek two inspirational educators to join a welcoming team, delivering high-quality lessons and fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment. The post may become permanent subject to budget and needs.

We welcome experienced teachers and ECTs, with mentoring, CPD, and opportunities to develop leadership. Start date 4 January 2027; applications close 20 November 2026 at 9am.

Qualifications

• A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery.
• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as a team.
• The ability to work towards deadlines.
• The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons and inspire a love of learning.
• Nurture and challenge pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate with your year group partner and the wider school team to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Engage in mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Deadline orientation

Motivating students

Motivation and enthusiasm

Attendance and punctuality

Curriculum innovation

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

EmployerFosse Mead Primary AcademyLocationLeicester, LeicestershireContract TypeFixed term contractHoursFull TimeSalaryMPSPosted6th November 2026Start Date4th January 2027Expires20th November 2026 09:00 AMContract TypeFixed term contractStart Date4th January 2027Job ID1583024Job ReferenceY5ClassTeacher2627Are you keen to play a part in the development of an inner city Primary School? Then this would be a fabulous opportunity for you! We are looking to recruit a Year 5 and Year 6 Class TeacherJOB OVERVIEWAt Fosse Mead Primary Academy, we are looking to recruit 2 inspirational and passionate Class Teachers to join our energetic and welcoming team. This post has the potential to become permanent, subject to budget availability and organisational requirementsThe successful candidate will enthuse and motivate pupils to strive for success while maintaining a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all children. We are seeking a teacher who can deliver high-quality lessons, inspire a love of learning, and successfully nurture and challenge our students to achieve their full potential. Working collaboratively with your year group partner and the wider school team, you will play a key role in ensuring excellent outcomes for our pupils.We warmly welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). As a school committed to developing outstanding practitioners, we offer a supportive and nurturing environment with high-quality mentoring, professional development opportunities, and guidance to help ECTs build confidence and excel in their teaching careers. We are passionate about investing in the next generation of educators and contributing to their success, ensuring they are well-equipped to make a lasting difference to the lives of our pupils.WHY CHOOSE USFosse Mead Primary Academy is an inner city school based in heart of Leicester City. You will have the opportunity to work alongside excellent teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. Our school community offers the chance to be part of a quickly developing school in the TMET family.WHAT WE OFFER:Salary MPSA school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.Exciting, accelerated leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.JOB REQUIREMENTS:QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of deliveryHigh standards of communication and interpersonal skills.The ability to work as a team.The ability to work towards deadlines.The ability to motivate both students and your peers.Highly motivated and enthusiastic.Excellent attendance and punctuality.Experience innovating to deliver the curriculumIf you would like to be considered for this post, please apply using the online form in this advert.Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the Principal for an informal conversation.Deadline for applications - Friday 20th November 2026 at 9amInterviews will take place on - Monday 30th November 2026START DATE - 4th January 2027Fosse Mead Primary Academy is proud to be a part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) and follow all necessary safeguarding and safer recruitment processes when appointing new staff.Safeguarding Statement:This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.