2 Permanent Class Teachers

Scraptoft Valley Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1NG

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 August 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint 2 enthusiastic teachers to join our friendly and hardworking team as of 20th August 2026. Experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome to apply.

The year groups have not been specified as we will take into consideration the skills and experience of the successful candidates, however we are looking for teachers from Year 2 to Year 6. Please state in your application which year group you would prefer.

What the school offers its staff

Our last Ofsted report graded our school as Good. Following their visit in September 2022 Ofsted said; 'Leadership at all levels is a strength, leaders are sensitive to the well being of staff and their workload' and 'Pupils get a good deal here'. We have a successful mentoring programme in place for all new members of staff. This is a well equipped school with friendly and helpful staff.

As a Local Authority school you will have access to the Vivup scheme that supports staff's mental health and wellbeing. The scheme also offers discounts on a variety of home and electronic items and access to the 'cycle to work' scheme. You will also have access to Tusker - a car renting scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 91.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job description.pdf - 76.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Scraptoft Valley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Scraptoft Valley Primary School website
• Email address: aburdett@scraptoftvalley.leicester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01162413444
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/scraptoft-valley-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Scraptoft Valley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aburdett@scraptoftvalley.leicester.sch.uk.

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