Class Teacher

Elizabeth Woodville Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE6 0GT

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (501)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time teacher 32.5 hr as STPCD
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching Experience

• Evidence of high-quality teaching
• Evidence of securing
• consistently high standards
• Evidence of expertly of

expertly employed teaching methods which meet the

needs of pupils (SEN, G&T, PP vulnerable groups)

• Evidence of using
• assessment to influence planning and teaching
• Evidence of expertly of

expertly employed teaching methods which meet the

needs of pupils (SEN, G&T, PP vulnerable groups)

• Evidence of using

assessment to influence planning and teaching

Desirable

• Experience of teaching in more than one-year group
• Knowledge and understanding of new educational thinking and best practice evident in teaching.

Please see full application document.

What the school offers its staff

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and innovative practitioner to join our highly supportive team and forward-thinking staff. The role will include high-quality training and professional development opportunities which are tailored to you.

Elizabeth Woodville Primary School is a successful school with a strong track record of providing the best possible educational experiences for all pupils. As a school community, we are proud of our recent successes, which include leading projects for the DfE and Leicestershire LA. We pride ourselves on our ability to bring ‘learning to life’ by designing inspirational learning experiences across the curriculum, linked to current events and enriched by visiting experts. We ensure that children are at the heart of shaping their own learning and become well-rounded individuals, positive, resilient and prepared to embrace all the opportunities and challenges they may face in the future. Teaching and non-teaching staff are talented and dedicated; they work in partnership with supportive parents and a well-informed and committed governing body.

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.

A full job description and application form can requested from the school office.

Tel: 0116 2876050 or by email office@elizabethwoodvilleprimaryschool.co.uk

or by visiting the school website.

www.elizabethwoodvilleprimaryschool.co.uk

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.

Recruitment Information Pack, Class Teacher (3).pdf - 188 KB (opens in new tab)

About Elizabeth Woodville Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Elizabeth Woodville Primary School website
• Email address: ccowles@elizabethwoodvilleprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 0116 2876050
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elizabeth-woodville-primary-school

Elizabeth Woodville Primary School is a successful school with a strong track record of providing the best possible educational experiences for all pupils. As a school community, we are proud of our recent successes, which include leading projects for the DfE and Leicestershire LA.  We pride ourselves on our ability to bring ‘learning to life’ by designing inspirational learning experiences across the curriculum, linked to current events and enriched by visiting experts. We ensure that children are at the heart of shaping their own learning and become well-rounded individuals, positive, resilient and prepared to embrace all the opportunities and challenges they may face in the future.  Teaching and non-teaching staff are talented and dedicated; they work in partnership with supportive parents and a well-informed and committed governing body.

Arranging a visit to Elizabeth Woodville Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ccowles@elizabethwoodvilleprimaryschool.co.uk.

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