Year 6 Teacher (Trust-Wide Impact & Flexible Deployment)

Discovery Inc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Discovery Schools Trust is seeking a dedicated Year 6 teacher to join our expanding family of primary schools. You will start in one school with a specific class to maximise outcomes, while benefiting from Trust-wide support and flexible deployment to assist other sites as needed.

You will collaborate with colleagues, engage in ongoing professional development, and contribute to shaping teaching across the network. A focus on leadership development and safeguarding is integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to be fully involved in the life of the school community.
• A commitment to supporting and enhancing the 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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Leadership potential

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status and degree

Job description

Discovery Schools Trust is seeking a dedicated Year 6 teacher to join our expanding family of primary schools. You will start in one school with a specific class to maximise outcomes, while benefiting from Trust-wide support and flexible deployment to assist other sites as needed.

You will collaborate with colleagues, engage in ongoing professional development, and contribute to shaping teaching across the network. A focus on leadership development and safeguarding is integral to the role.