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Nusery Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6NF

This job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  21 August 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Nusery Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Nursery Class Teacher

Required from 21st August 2026

Pay grade: MPS/UPS

Fixed term 1 year maternity cover

Full time 32.5 hours per week

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a large school on the western edge of Leicester City. Our aim is for our children to be “Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners”

We have a tradition of strong teamwork and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes.

We are looking to appoint a Classroom Teacher for our Nursery. The Nursery has children from 3 years old with either 15 or 30 funded hours.

At Braunstone Frith Primary Academy we are able to offer you:

Enthusiastic and friendly children

A hard working team of people who are committed to providing the best education for our children

A school that has a strong commitment to developing its staff individually and places a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging your continued professional development

A strong coaching ethos to develop practice

A well structured phase support system

A well resourced school

A chance to be part of shaping the future of our school

Extensively supported with ECT year

In return we are looking for someone who:

Loves working with children

Is enthusiastic, hardworking, highly committed and enjoys working as part of a team

Has high expectations of what all children can achieve

Can teach creatively and match learning to the needs of our children

Safeguarding

We are committed to the safety of our students and the protection of staff. Our recruitment process is in full accordance with recent guidance from the government for safer recruitment.

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment and selection procedures.

We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification.

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 8th June 2026, with interviews taking place on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Application process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.

Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy

Cuffling Drive

Leicester

LE3 6NF

Head of School: Mrs Naomi Grant

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

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.

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About Braunstone Frith Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 482 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Braunstone Frith Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/braunstone-frith-primary-academy

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a large school on the western edge of Leicester City. Our aim is for our children to be “Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners”.

We have a tradition of strong teamwork and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes. We pride ourselves on the strong positive relationships that we build with our pupils and their families.

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