Class Teacher

Edith Weston Academy, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ

36 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - September 2026 - July 2027
• Pay scale: TBC

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the role of Class Teacher at Edith Weston Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.

We are looking for an excellent Class Teacher to join our team; this post will either be KS1 or KS2 depending on the candidate.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Create inspirational provision for our children to flourish
• Plan and deliver engaging learning that cater to the needs of all children, ensuring strong starts for all children
• Deliver excellent focused learning in reading, writing and maths
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and resources
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that promotes well-being and academic excellence
• Work with teachers from across our trust to build excellence in learning
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support the holistic development of each child

More details can be found in the Application Pack.

What the school offers its staff

In return you will find:

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment
• A Trust Curriculum Lead and Trust year group teams to work with you and support you.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Focus on staff well-being and work-life balance
• Positive and inclusive school culture
• Inspiring learning environments and a commitment to further develop this

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

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 Application Pack March26.pdf - 606 KB (opens in new tab)

About Edith Weston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 67 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edith Weston Academy website
• Email address: slt@brookehillacademytrust.education
• Phone number: 01780 720025
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edith-weston-academy

Arranging a visit to Edith Weston Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email slt@brookehillacademytrust.education.

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