EYFS Classroom Teacher (63BC)
Mowmacre Hill Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2NG16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
20 August 2025
Closing date
9 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
14 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers Main Pay Scale
EYFS Classroom Teacher (63BC) job summary
EYFS Class Teacher
Mowmacre Hill Primary School
Grade: MPS 1-6
FTE percentage: 1FTE
Contract Type: Fixed-Term until August 2026
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday
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.
Why Choose Mowmacre Hill Primary School?
Our school is a fantastic place to be – we have a dedicated team who support our children, we strive for excellence and are united in providing experiences that will support children in their life-long learning. We encourage all children to have high aspirations – giving them experiences and a voice to aspire to whatever they wish to be. The well-being of our children is equally important to us and we put this at the heart of everything that we do for our pupils and their families. Our well-being team are well known in the community and provide a service that enhances, nurtures and supports our families where and when needed.
Our school values centre around four key areas – ‘Aspiration’, ‘Fortitude’, ‘Unity’, and ‘Innovation.’ We divide all our children into four ‘Houses’ named after these values and we meet regularly, allowing children of all ages across the school to work together on a shared theme. These events encompass all our values providing our children with the skills to communicate, investigate, imagine and to be brave to use their voices to share ideas.
Our Achievements to date
Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ in 18th June 2019
360 online Award.
Microsoft Showcase School for the past 2 years.
Silver Arts Mark Award.
Eco School Green Flag Award
Mighty Creatives Awards
National School Wellbeing Award
Sports in the Community Awards
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.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Mowmacre Hill Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mowmacre Hill Primary School website
Our school is a fantastic place to be – we have a dedicated team who support our children, we strive for excellence and are united in providing experiences that will support children in their life-long learning.
We encourage all children to have high aspirations – giving them experiences and a voice to aspire to what ever they wish to be. The well-being of our children is equally important to us and we put this at the heart of everything that we do for our pupils and their families. Our well-being team are well known in the community and provide a service that enhances, nurtures and supports our families where and when needed.
We work hard to ensure that our environment is safe and secure but also bright and colourful that reflects the high-quality learning that takes place. We strongly believe that children will achieve their full potential when they also have the support of their parents and local community, therefore as a school we work hard to build these relationships.
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