Year 6 Class Teacher (Temporary for one year)
Are you keen to play a part in the development of an inner city Primary School? Then this would be a fabulous opportunity for you!
JOB OVERVIEW
At Fosse Mead Primary Academy, we are looking to recruit an inspirational and passionate Year 6 Class Teacher to join our energetic and welcoming team from 24 August 2026. This is a part-time position working 4 days per week as part of a Year 6 job-share arrangement.
The successful candidate will enthuse and motivate pupils to strive for success while maintaining a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all children. We are seeking a teacher who can deliver high-quality lessons, inspire a love of learning, and successfully nurture and challenge our students to achieve their full potential. Working collaboratively with your job-share partner and the wider school team, you will play a key role in ensuring excellent outcomes for our Year 6 pupils.
WHY CHOOSE US
Fosse Mead Primary Academy is an inner city school based in heart of Leicester City. You will have the opportunity to work alongside excellent teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. Our school community offers the chance to be part of a quickly developing school in the TMET family.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Salary MPS/UPS
- A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
- Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.
- Exciting, accelerated leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery
- High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as a team.
- The ability to work towards deadlines.
- The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum
If you would like to be considered for this post, please apply using the online form in this advert.
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the Principal for an informal conversation.
Deadline for applications - Monday 15th June 2026, 9.00am.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 17th June 2026.
START DATE - 24th August 2026
Fosse Mead Primary Academy is proud to be a part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) and follow all necessary safeguarding and safer recruitment processes when appointing new staff.
This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.