27 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    20 August 2025

  • Closing date

    1 May 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    19 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher Part Time (SIL092BC) job summary

Class Teacher Part Time

Sileby Redlands Community Primary School

Grade: MPS (M1 – M6)

FTE percentage: 0.6

Contract Type: Permanent, Part time 19.5 hours a week; 52 weeks per year.

Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for providing inspirational learning experiences. You will play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of all our children. The ideal candidate will be a hardworking and supportive team member with a strong understanding of how children learn and the ability to plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning.

For blended learning schools:
We are also seeking an experienced teacher with a deep understanding of blended learning and its role in supporting classroom practice. You will be responsible for leading and supporting staff in implementing a blended teaching approach while leading by example.

Why Choose Sileby Redlands Community Primary School?

At Redlands we believe in putting the children at the heart of everything that we do and this includes providing the children with a creative curriculum that is both exciting and inspiring.

Our children have their learning brought to life by carefully planned opportunities that enthuse, engage and motivate our children to want to find out more.

What Makes Discovery Different:

  • To ensure our teaching staff get the time and space to learn, we have launched – Teacher Development Time (TDT).
  • By embracing technology, we’re able to deliver virtual lessons, allowing teachers to be released from their class each week, to focus on their own learning and development.
  • In addition to their TDT, teachers also work alongside a coach, to ensure they have someone to discuss their learning with and help identify their strengths and areas for development.
  • Feedback from teachers shows that they are overwhelmingly happy with their development time and the time they spend with their coach.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
  • Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
  • Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils’ you teach
  • Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and 2 of 5 understanding of how pupils learn

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:: Qualified to degree level including Qualified Teacher Status

Experience: Teaching experience with the age range applying for

Skills & Knowledge:

  • What Makes Discovery Different:

    • To ensure our teaching staff get the time and space to learn, we have launched – Teacher Development Time (TDT).
    • By embracing technology, we’re able to deliver virtual lessons, allowing teachers to be released from their class each week, to focus on their own learning and development.
    • In addition to their TDT, teachers also work alongside a coach, to ensure they have someone to discuss their learning with and help identify their strengths and areas for development.
    • Feedback from teachers shows that they are overwhelmingly happy with their development time and the time they spend with their coach.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
    • Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
    • Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils’ you teach
    • Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and 2 of 5 understanding of how pupils learn

    What We’re Looking For

    Qualifications:: Qualified to degree level including Qualified Teacher Status

    Experience: Teaching experience with the age range applying for

    Skills & Knowledge:

    • 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 to support your application.

    Why Join Us?

    Professional Growth & Support

    • Ongoing professional development opportunities
    • Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations
    • Supportive leadership and a highly committed team
    • Highly committed and motivated Team
    • A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
    • A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues

    Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

    • Flexible working options
    • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
    • Defined benefit pension scheme
    • Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
    • Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
    • Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
    • Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust

    Additional Perks

    • Free parking
    • Cycle-to-work scheme
    • Gym discounts
    • Eyecare vouchers
    • Dental support
    • Retail discounts
    • Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale

    Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

    We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
    Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

    Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

    More about Discovery Schools Trust

    Discovery Schools 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.

    Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

    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.

    AI

    While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.

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    If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!

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.

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About Sileby Redlands Community Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
374 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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t is the aim of the staff and governors at Redlands to ensure that all our children are happy and enjoy their time at school. We like to promote an environment in which every child has the potential to do their very best and be recognised for all their achievements. We have close links with our community and believe in working together to inspire the children to be proud of the place in which they live. Our parents are fantastic and work hard to support the school and we are a school that is very much at the centre of the village of Sileby.

Our school is part of the Discovery Schools Academies Trust. 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 is 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.

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