26 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    20 August 2026

  • Closing date

    1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 20th August 2026 to 31st December 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 to M3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive KS2 teacher to join our team from 20th August 2026. The post is a full time position, fixed term maternity leave cover for the Autumn term, ending on 31st December 2026.

Are you a teacher who is:

  • knowledgeable and passionate in ensuring children make the very best progress
  • well informed about new and emerging best practice in teaching and learning
  • can establish a stimulating and vibrant learning environment for the children
  • innovative and engaged in developing your practice based on research informed evidence
  • driven to deliver high standards
  • capable of inspiring others through the standard of your own teaching
  • able to support the aims and vision of the school and work alongside the leadership team to ensure firm foundations for all our pupils

What the school offers its staff

Packington Church of England Primary School is a small Church of England village primary school, in an idyllic setting, right next to Holy Rood Church.

We can offer:

  • motivated children who are eager to learn
  • a hardworking and supportive team of staff and governors
  • parents and carers who have high aspirations for their children
  • the opportunity to develop your career in a creative and supportive environment

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.
Interviews will take place on Friday 12th June 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, references will be taken up prior to interview wherever possible, and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Packington Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
88 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01530412425

Packington Church of England Primary School is a small Church of England village primary school, in an idyllic setting, right next to Holy Rood Church.

At Packington Primary School, we are proud of our positive, inclusive and nurturing ethos and aspire to deliver an excellent education for all our young people. We aim to provide a vibrant and exciting working environment where all colleagues feel valued and are able to contribute to our current and future successes.

Our website pages provide information of our vision and aspirations, together with lots of information about our school. However, please do not hesitate to contact us to seek further information, or if you would like to visit before making an application.

Arranging a visit to Packington Church of England Primary School

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

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