2 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    06 November 2023

  • Closing date

    27 September 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 September 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Contract type

Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,000.00 - £43,685.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher (BRA080BC) (Maternity Cover) job summary

Braunstone Community Primary School 

Class Teacher (Maternity cover)

Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale 

Full-Time working Monday -Friday 32.5 hours per week

Fixed term until November 2024

We are looking for a highly motivated person with energy, enthusiasm and a passion for providing inspirational learning experiences, making a difference to the lives of all our children. You must be a hardworking and supportive team member, with a clear understanding of how children learn and the ability to plan for effective and high quality teaching and learning. 

Due to the  nature of the role, any DSAT support staff applying for this role, their LGPS contributions will be placed on hold during the duration of the fixed term contract. During the unqualified class teacher role, the appointed member of staff will contribute towards a teachers pension with teachers term and conditions. 


The successful candidate will:

  • Have high expectations for children’s achievement and behaviour and demonstrate excellent classroom practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
  • Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all our children.
  • Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
  • Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Academy Trust.
  • Be committed to supporting and enhancing our school’s ethos and vision.


We are looking for someone who has:

  •  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.


Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application.


In return we will give you the opportunity to:

• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant and exciting school.

• Develop your profession within our school.

• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.

• Enjoy your teaching journey.

• Good opportunities for personal and career development.


What we offer:

  • The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
  • Good opportunities for personal and career development.
  • CPD development both within school and through DSAT networks and wider external partnership working.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Employee benefits.
  • Talk to us about flexible working.


Why Choose Us: 

The future of this school is extremely exciting, and our innovative curriculum encompasses the community in which it serves and will empower our children to be as successful as possible in the wider world.

Braunstone Community Primary School is a two-form entry school that sits proudly in its community. Our vision is BELONG, CARE, PERSEVERE, SUCCEED. Everything that the children and staff do at our school, has these core values as the golden thread.

It is our mission to provide our pupils with a stimulating and engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment. We believe that emotional wellbeing is essential in developing positive behaviour and academic success. We value and respect all individuals and our ethos gives our community the confidence to achieve their full potential and to be the best that they can be, and in doing so make a positive contribution to society.

Discovery Schools Academy 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.


Closing Date for Applications: 18 May 2023

Interview Date: 24 May 2023

Expected start Date: 22 August 2023



Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.



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About Braunstone Community Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
434 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

Braunstone Community Primary School is part of the Discovery Schools Academies Trust group and is a very special place. Visitors often comment positively on the children’s warm welcome, their enthusiasm and also on staff’s commitment and dedication.

We understand the power of education and take very seriously our duty to give your children the best start in life. Our learning community combines high expectations with quality learning and relationships to ensure that every child achieves a personal best.

Our last Ofsted inspection in September 2019, rated us ‘Good’ in all areas. We are very proud to be a member of this community. We continue to strive for continuous improvements in everything we do. Our commitment is to be the best we can be and to help your children become successful, happy and respectful young people. Their learning and personal development are our driving force.

We believe that every child in our school should be treated as if they were our own.

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