15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    20 August 2026

  • Closing date

    2 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate would have experience of working successfully in KS2, supporting children's varying needs within a mainstream class;although our priority is to appoint the right teacher for this position and so all previous experience, skills and qualities will all be considered.

We aim to inspire our children to find their talents and their passion to learn through a broad and balanced curriculum. Applications are therefore welcomed from highly motivated teachers who are keen to work with the children, providing an exceptional education and supporting our children to achieve their best.

At Woodcote we rise to the challenge and aspire to be the best that we can be. Our aim is to recruit a team member who has a love for teaching and can provide an exciting curriculum and learning opportunities for all our children.

We are looking for a teacher who:

  • Is passionate about teaching and learning
  • Is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn
  • Has experience of teaching children with additional needs
  • Is willing to deepen their own learning in order to support our children
  • Can adapt their teaching to meet the needs of the individual child
  • Is able to work well as part of a team
  • Has a great sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

Woodcote's inclusivity is one of our greatest strengths. We have two Enhanced Resource Bases within our school and have a third opening in the Autumn Term.

We can offer:

  • Children who are a joy to teach and make you smile every day
  • Coaching from experienced dedicated staff
  • Opportunities to develop further in your career with focused CPD (including an excellent ECT programme if relevant).
  • The support of a hard working team of staff and governors

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 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 Woodcote Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
124 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01530 417007

Woodcote Primary School is situated in the thriving market town of Ashby De La Zouch in North West Leicestershire. We were judged as ‘good’ by OFSTED in November 2022.

At Woodcote we rise to the challenge and aspire to be the best that we can be. Our aim is to recruit team members who are passionate about the role, care about developing and encouraging every child, and can provide an exciting teaching and learning opportunities for all our children.

We are looking for teachers who will:
• Be passionate about teaching and learning
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment
• Have a great sense of humour
• Be creative and innovative
• Have excellent English, maths and science subject knowledge
• Work effectively with colleagues, governors, parents and the wider community.

We can offer:
• Children who are a joy to teach
• A thorough curriculum which all staff have contributed to the development of
• Opportunities to access CPD supporting your professional development
• Working with colleagues in other settings through partnership work in Forest Way Alliance and maintained school collaboration
• The support of a hard working team of staff and governors
• A school family who are dedicated to support the well-being of children, staff and families.

Arranging a visit to Woodcote Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjones20@woodcote.leics.sch.uk.

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