Class Teacher
Thringstone Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8LJ25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
26 October 2026
Closing date
16 June 2026 at 8am
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 10 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1-M5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a committed, caring and enthusiastic teacher to join our team from October 2026. This is a full-time fixed-term maternity cover position from Monday 26th October 2026 until the end of the Summer Term 2027. The role is open to both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers.
At Thringstone Primary School, our vision, Believe and Achieve Together, sits at the heart of everything we do. We are a village school built on strong relationships, high expectations and genuine community spirit. Our children are warm, proud of their school and eager to learn, and our staff team works closely together to create a supportive and positive environment where everyone can thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school community that values teamwork, high expectations and strong relationships.
We are looking for someone who:
- Builds positive relationships and creates a calm, purposeful classroom
- Plans engaging lessons that inspire, challenge and support all children
- Has high expectations for learning, behaviour and presentation
- Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team
- Brings energy, reflection and a genuine love of teaching
- Wants to make a real difference to children and school life
Whether you are at the beginning of your teaching career or bring years of experience, we are looking for someone who will embrace our values and become part of the Thringstone team.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- Friendly, motivated children who enjoy learning and make staff proud every day
- A welcoming and hardworking staff team that supports one another
- A school culture built around Belief, Respect, Kindness, Resilience and Teamwork
- Supportive leadership with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development
- Opportunities to grow professionally and contribute to the wider life of the school
- Strong community support and local governance committed to the school’s success
Thringstone Primary School is a stand-alone academy with deep community roots and a clear sense of purpose. We make decisions based on what is right for our children and families, and we are proud of the warm, inclusive culture we continue to build together.
Visits are warmly encouraged. We would love to welcome you into school and give you the opportunity to see what makes Thringstone such a special place to work and learn.
School Show Rounds
- Monday 1 June - 1:00pm
- Wednesday 3 June - 3:45pm
- Friday 5 June - 1:00pm
- Monday 8 June - 1:00pm
- Thursday 11 June - 3:45pm
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Further information about the job
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.
About Thringstone Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 158 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thringstone Primary School website
- Email address
- office@thringstone.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01530 222489
Thringstone Primary School is a thriving one-form entry village school in North West Leicestershire, close to Coalville, and within easy reach of South Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
We’re proud of our strong community spirit and inclusive, family feel. Every child is known, valued and encouraged to be their best. Our vision - Believe and Achieve Together - sits at the heart of school life, guided by our values of Belief, Respect, Kindness, Resilience and Teamwork.
As a stand-alone academy, we have the freedom to shape our curriculum, invest in our staff and make decisions that best serve our children and community. It’s a school where relationships matter, teamwork is genuine and ambition is shared.
Arranging a visit to Thringstone Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thringstone.leics.sch.uk.
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