ECT Class Teacher

St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6NJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 August 2026

• Closing date

  3 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1 - 2 £32,916 - £34,823

ECT Class Teacher job summary

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School in Whetstone is a small (but perfectly formed), friendly school with a supportive staff team. Our Christian values, strong family ethos, and commitment to nurturing every child enables our pupils flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support our children with SEN. If you are passionate about making a positive difference to children’s learning and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for people who:

• Are enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated

• Have a good knowledge of the National Curriculum

• Can provide a stimulating environment for learning and quality teaching

• Are able to support the school to continue to develop and improve

• Are able to foster positive relationships with children of all ages

• Can communicate at all levels, with good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour

• Are willing to undertake any relevant training

• Make learning fun and support our caring, child-focused ethos

In return we can offer:

• A happy, supportive and motivated team with a shared vision

• Access to training and development that will meet individual needs

• Welcoming children who take enormous pride in their achievements

• A friendly working environment

• A range of employee discount schemes & healthcare benefits

Closing date for applications: Wed 3 Jun 2026 @ 12:00 noon

Interviews to be held: W/C Mon 8 Jun 2026

References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.

Applications will only be accepted on the form provided and CVs or other forms of application will not be considered.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-church-of-england-primary-school-whetstone-leicester

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