Full Time Class Teacher

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

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 August 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our team at Water Leys Primary School. The role could be based in key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 depending on the successful candidate’s skills, experience and strengths.

If you’re someone who wants to make a real difference whilst being supported by a great team, then we’d love to hear from you.

Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed.

The ideal candidate will:

• Put the children at the forefront and support our inclusive, caring ethos.
• Be an outstanding, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher.
• 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.

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. Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am, Monday 15th June 2026 Interviews will take place on Wednesday 24th June 2026. 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.

Are you someone who is dedicated and passionate about education?

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

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.
• A school culture built around CARE (Collaboration, Aspiration, Resilience and Enquiry)
• Opportunities to grow professionally and contribute to the wider life of the school
• 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

Safeguarding Statement

Water Leys Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, two references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. References need to include your most recent employer and will be requested prior to Interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

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.

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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.

About Water Leys Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• 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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