Class Teacher Maternity Cover

Water Leys Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1HG

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  26 November 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday and Tuesday (teaching) + PPA at a time that suits the right candidate
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Scale 1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you someone who is dedicated and passionate about education?

Would you like to work in a great team and make a difference?

We are looking for an energetic, passionate teacher to teach our wonderful Year 2 pupils on a part-time, temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

The classroom teacher will be responsible for creating a learning experience that enables and challenges our pupils to be the best that they can be

The ideal candidate will:

• Put the children at the forefront and support our inclusive, caring ethos.
• Possess the ability to teach high quality lessons and to create memorable learning experiences.
• Be creative, dedicated and dynamic.
• Be an excellent communicator and be able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all pupils can thrive.
• Engage with parents and carers to support the progress and well-being of pupils.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 3pm, Wednesday 26th November 2025

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 (am)

Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CVs will not be accepted.

What the school offers its staff

“Water Leys Primary School is a nurturing and inclusive school. Pupils are happy, polite and well mannered. Pupils feel safe and cared for. The ‘CARE’ charter sits at the heart of everything.” Ofsted 2024.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work with friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and like a challenge.
• A happy, supportive and motivated team environment.
• Smaller than average class sizes.
• A commitment to training and professional development.

What Ofsted said about us:

One pupil shared, ‘We have a ‘CARE’ charter; these are the values that we live by.’ Others shared, ‘The teachers are the best thing about this school. They always help you. They show you how to do something so that you can then learn to do it by yourself’. Ofsted 2024

We would encourage all potential candidates to visit our school prior to applying to enable you to meet our amazing pupils and friendly staff team. Please contact the school office on 0116 2884135 to arrange a time to visit.

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

Water Leys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All candidates must ensure that they can provide two references prior to interview.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Job Description 2025 Class Teacher (mainscale) (1).pdf - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form.doc - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

About Water Leys Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Water Leys Primary School website
• Email address: admin@waterleys.leics.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0116 2884135
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/water-leys-primary-school

Water Leys is a community primary school with 420 children from FS2 (aged 4) to Year 6 (11 year olds).

Arranging a visit to Water Leys Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@waterleys.leics.sch.uk.

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