Careers at Lionheart Educational Trust - Leicester, United Kingdom, LE1 6JL

Lionheart Educational Trust

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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Job Title
Teacher of Geography
Location
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Posted
1st July 2026
School
Mercia Academy
Salary

TBC
Hours
Full Time
Description
Teacher of Geography Salary: Main or Upper Pay Range Permanent/Full time We are seeking a talented, energetic and passionate Geography Teacher to join our talented and vibrant Tea ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
Geography,Humanities

Job Title
Senior Finance Partner
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
30th June 2026
School
Lionheart Educational Trust
Salary

£49,221 to £53,826 (Pay Award Pending)
Hours
Full Time
Description
Senior Finance Partner Location: Lionheart Educational Trust Salary: £49,221 – £53,826 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Reporting To: Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&a ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Role
Finance
Subject

Job Title
Cover Supervisor
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
30th June 2026
School
The Cedars Academy
Salary

£26,832 (actual £20,166)
Hours
Full Time
Description
Are you looking for a job where every day is different and you can make a real difference to pupils’ lives and education? Are you interested in working in education and would like ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Role
Cover Supervisors
Subject

Job Title
Alternative Provision Senior Pastoral Mentor
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Posted
30th June 2026
School
Lionheart Educational Trust
Salary

TBC
Hours
Full Time
Description
Job Title: Alternative Provision Senior Pastoral Mentor Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher(s) Salary: Grade 10 £35,451 - £39,165 ( FTE £30,333 - £33,511) Hours: 37 hours per we ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Role
Pastoral
Subject

Job Title
Learning Support Assistant
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Posted
30th June 2026
School
The Castle Rock School
Salary

TBC
Hours
Full Time
Description
Job Role: Learning Support Assistant x2 Location: The Castle Rock School Contract: Full-time | Permanent 30 hours per week - 39 weeks per year Salary: Grade 5 (£25,191 - £25 ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Primary,Secondary,Sixth Form
Role
Learning Support
Subject

Job Title
Pastoral Mentor
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Posted
29th June 2026
School
The Newbridge School
Salary

Grade 9
Hours
Full Time
Description
Job Role: Pastoral Mentor Location: The Newbridge School Contract: Full-time | Permanent - 37 Hours per week - 40 weeks per year Salary: Grade 9 - Actual Salary - £28,144 We seek ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Role
Pastoral
Subject

Job Title
Learning Support Assistant
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Posted
29th June 2026
School
Broom Leys Primary School
Salary

Grade 5 £13.05 per hour
Hours
Part Time
Description
Job Role: Learning Support Assistant Location: Broom Leys Primary School Contract: Fixed Term 1 Year - 23 Hours per week Salary: Grade 5 We are looking to appoint a strong candida ...
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Nursery,Primary
Role
Learning Support
Subject

Job Title
Progress and Performance Officer
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
26th June 2026
School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
Salary

Grade 7 - £26,83 FTE - actual salary £23,550
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Description
Progress and Performance Officer Location: Beauchamp City Sixth Form Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time - 37 Hours/ 40 weeks Salary: Grade 7 (£26,832 FTE, £23,550 Actual Salary) ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Role
Student Welfare
Subject

Job Title
Teaching Assistant
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
25th June 2026
School
Judgemeadow Community College
Salary

£16,020 to £16,274
Hours
Part Time
Description
Judgemeadow Community College Teaching Assistant 27.5 hours per week (39 weeks per year) Fixed term until 31/08/2027 Grade 5 point 7-8 (actual £16,020 to £16,274) Judg ...
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Teaching Assistant
Subject

Job Title
Learning Support Assistant
Location
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Posted
25th June 2026
School
Newhall Junior School
Salary

£17,477 Actual
Hours
Part Time
Description
Learning Support Assistant • Fixed Term for Academic year 2026-27 • 30 hours per week, term time plus one week (39 weeks per year) • Newhall Junior School • Grade 5 (£17,477 ...
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Primary
Role
Learning Support
Subject

Job Title
Finance Manager
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
22nd June 2026
School
Lionheart Educational Trust
Salary

£49,221 to £53,826 (Pay Award Pending)
Hours
Full Time
Description
JOB TITLE: Finance Manager HOURS: Full time, Permanent SALARY: Grade 13 £49,221 to £53,826 (Pay Award Pending) CLOSING DATE: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 09:00am INTERVIEWS: Wedn ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Leadership/Management
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Role
Bursar/Finance
Subject

Job Title
Design Technology Technician
Location
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Posted
17th June 2026
School
Mercia Academy
Salary

Grade 7 £13.90 per hour.
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Description
Job Role: Design & Technology Technician Location: Mercia Academy, Swadlincote Contract: Part time (32.5 hours per week, Term time plus 2 weeks) | Permanent Salary: Grade 7, P ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Technician
Subject
Design and Technology

Job Title
Area Site Manager
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Posted
15th April 2026
School
Lionheart Educational Trust
Salary

£39,939 to £42,699
Hours
Full Time
Description
The Castle Rock School and The Newbridge School Area Site Manager Full time, Permanent Grade 11 £39,939 to £42,699 Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round. An opportunity has ari ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Role
Facilities Management
Subject

Job Title
Site Manager
Location
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Posted
15th April 2026
School
Lionheart Educational Trust
Salary

£35,451 to £39,165
Hours
Full Time
Description
Mercia Academy and Newhall Junior School Site Manager Full time, Permanent Grade 10 £35,451 to £39,165 Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round. An opportunity has arisen for an e ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Role
Facilities Management
Subject

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WHY JOIN US?

Joining the Lionheart team, whether in a central Trust role or at one of our schools, means:

Growth Opportunities

Advance your career with training, qualifications and clear progression routes.

Purpose-Driven Work

Make a real impact by helping young people thrive.

Collaborative Environment

Work with passionate teams where every voice is heard.

Inclusive Culture

Be yourself in a diverse, welcoming and equitable workplace.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy flexible working, term-time leave and volunteering days.

Employee Benefits

A benefits package designed to support your wellbeing.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Information about benefits available to our employees

The option to join Benenden Healthcare
Salary sacrifice schemes for bike and electrical equipment purchases and gym membership
Golden Time - paid time off so you don’t have to miss out on special occasions
Free use of our state-of-the-art fitness suite, Lionheart Fitness and discounted membership for external gym providers
A license to access LinkedIn Learning and National College online
Flu vaccination and free eye test
Remote/flexible working opportunities, where possible
Generous annual leave entitlement
Enrolment onto pension schemes with generous employer contribution
Comprehensive sick pay
Teacher and support staff discounts
Discounted RAC membership
Free parking across most of our sites

MEET OUR STAFF

Find out more about what it's like working at Lionheart

OUR MISSION

Our educational mission is simple:

"To empower every person from every background to unlock their future and thrive in a competitive world."

We do this by:

Embracing opportunities and challenges where we know we can make the most difference
Doing what is right not what is easy
Investing in and developing our staff to achieve their full potential
Ensuring that equity is at the forefront of everything we do
Celebrating diversity and individuality

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US

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Lionheart Educational Trust Locations

Select a school below to learn more or view jobs

Beauchamp City Sixth Form

Leicester, LE1 6JL

Brocks Hill Primary School

Leicester, LE2 5WP

Broom Leys Primary School

Coalville, LE67 4DB

Greenstone Primary School

Coalville, LE67 1HQ

Hallam Fields Primary School

Birstall, LE4 3LL

Highcliffe Primary School

Leicester, LE4 3DL

Humphrey Perkins School

Barrow upon Soar, LE12 8XL

Judgemeadow Community College

Leicester, LE5 6HP

Martin High School

Leicester, LE7 7EB

Mercia Academy

Derbyshire, DE11 0TL

Newhall Junior School

Derbyshire, DE11 0TR

Riverside Primary School

Leicester, LE4 4JU

Sir Jonathan North College

Leicester, LE2 6FU

The Beauchamp College

Leicester, LE2 5TP

The Castle Rock School

Coalville, LE67 4BR

The Cedars Academy

Leicester, LE4 4GH

The Newbridge School

Coalville, LE67 3SJ

LIONHEART TEACH

Lionheart Teach is the School Direct Initial Teacher Training run by the Lionheart Educational Trust.

The Lionheart Educational Trust seeks to develop teachers to work within our partnership and provide our students with teaching that secures academic excellence and holistic development.

Our partners work closely together allowing us to provide development opportunities in all our schools. Our partnership with University of Leicester ensures that you are supported by an experienced team of academic tutors. Our in-school mentors will provide you with the support and guidance you need on your journey to becoming an excellent classroom practitioner.

Please visit Lionheart Teach for more information.