KS2 Class Teacher

Opportunity for an ECT Class Teacher (KS2) to cover 1 year maternity leave

The salary range for this post is M1 – M2

The school requires a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teacher from August 2025.

The post is for Year 5 and is temporary for 3 terms with the possibility of extending beyond this.

Applications are welcome from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

We are looking for a team member who:

• is a highly organised and effective classroom practitioner who understands and can demonstrate quality first teaching;
• has the highest expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour;
• is able to motivate and inspire, supporting and promoting the visions and values of the school;
• is keen to develop professional expertise;
• is creative, flexible and has a sense of humour;
• enjoys working with supportive parents, governors and the wider community.

In return we can offer:

• the opportunity to work in a school with highly cohesive, supportive and effective leaders;
• opportunities to engage in collaborative activities with other schools in our trust;
• well-motivated children who make outstanding progress;
• a friendly, supportive team of colleagues;
• excellent parental support and a committed governing body;
• a broad, exciting curriculum with excellence in sport, music and the arts;
• opportunities to develop expertise both within the school and across the Attenborough Learning Trust

Sparkenhoe is proud to be part of the Attenborough Learning Trust. We are committed to providing our staff with high-quality professional learning throughout their career. We place a high priority on the development of our people. Working for Attenborough Learning Trust, means you will have the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners and observe and share practice on a regular basis. Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and the trust so you can better understand our school community.

See the job description and person spec for further details.

We are very proud of our school, pupils and the results we achieve. If you would like more information or a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 0116-251-2686.

Closing date for applications: 3.00 pm on Friday 16th May 2025

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 2nd June 2025