Key Stage 1 Class Teacher
Water Leys Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1HG16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
18 November 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
2 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary Range: Main Scale 1-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
“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?
We are looking for an exceptional and highly motivated individual who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for making a difference in children's lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team committed to providing a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping our pupils' educational journey, nurturing their confidence, independence, resilience, and wellbeing while maintaining high expectations for achievement, behaviour, and personal development. You will have the opportunity to inspire a love of learning, build positive relationships, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our amazing pupils.
Working collaboratively with parents, colleagues and support staff, you will champion the needs of every child and ensure they receive the support, encouragement, and challenge needed to reach their full potential. If you are committed to excellence, passionate about inclusion, and determined to help children flourish both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will:
- Put the children at the forefront and support our inclusive, caring ethos.
- 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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
- Smaller than average class sizes.
- A commitment to training and professional development.
- Free, secure parking.
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 3pm, Wednesday 18th November Interviews will take place on Thursday 26th or Friday 27th November 2026.
Candidates must only apply using the application form provided; CVs will not be accepted.
Further information about the job
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
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
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
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 402 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@waterleys.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0116 2884135
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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