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

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Job Title
Head of History
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
13th May 2026
School
The Cedars Academy
Salary

MPS-UPS £32,916 - £51,048 plus £3,527
Hours
Full Time
Description
At the Cedars Academy we believe in being kind, working hard, and taking responsibility. We believe school should be a calm, inclusive and safe place, where teachers can get on an ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Head of Subject
Subject
History,Humanities

Job Title
Subject Lead - PE
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Posted
12th May 2026
School
The Newbridge School
Salary

MPS/UPS + TLR
Hours
Full Time
Description
Job Role: Subject Lead - PE Location: The Newbridge School Contract: Permanent Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR2a Lionheart Educational Trust have an exciting opportunity for an exceptiona ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Head of Subject
Subject
Physical Education

Job Title
Head of English
Location
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Posted
12th May 2026
School
Mercia Academy
Salary

L5 - L9
Hours
Full Time
Description
Head of English Department Based at Mercia Academy, part of the Lionheart Educational Trust Leadership Spine L5-L9 • Are you passionate about teaching English? ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Head of Subject,Head of Department
Subject
English

Job Title
Business Studies Teacher
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Posted
12th May 2026
School
The Newbridge School
Salary

MPS / UPS
Hours
Full Time
Description
Job Role: Business Studies Teacher Location: The Newbridge School Contract: Permanent Salary: MPS / UPS Lionheart Educational Trust have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Primary,Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
Business Studies

Job Title
English Teacher
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
8th May 2026
School
Judgemeadow Community College
Salary

MPS/UPS
Hours
Full Time
Description
Judgemeadow Community College English Teacher (with the possibility of Head of Year TLR 2b) 32.5 hours per week MPS/UPS We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and forward think ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
English

Job Title
Teacher of Performing Arts - Drama and Dance Specialism
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
8th May 2026
School
Sir Jonathan North Girl's College
Salary

£32,916 to £51,048
Hours
Part Time
Description
Are you looking for a school where you can make a difference with excellent student behaviour and a studious, inclusive learning environment? At Sir Jonathan North Girls' College, ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
Performing Arts

Job Title
KS2 Teacher
Location
Coalville, Leicestershire
Posted
6th May 2026
School
Broom Leys Primary School
Salary

MPS/UPS
Hours
Full Time
Description
Job Role: Teacher Location: Broom Leys Primary School Contract: Fixed Term 21st August 2026 - 9th July 2027 Salary: MPS / UPS Lionheart Educational Trust have an exciting opportun ...
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Primary
Role
Teacher
Subject
Key Stage 2

Job Title
Computer Science Teacher 0.4 - 2 days per week
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
5th May 2026
School
The Cedars Academy
Salary

MPS-UPS actual salary £13,166 - £20,419
Hours
Part Time
Description
Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire, and part of the Lionheart Educational Trust At the Cedars Academy we believe in being kind, working hard, and taking respo ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Sixth Form,Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
Computer Science

Job Title
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
1st May 2026
School
Brocks Hill Primary School
Salary

Grade 5 - Actual £17,476 per annum (FTE £25,191)
Hours
Part Time
Description
Brocks Hill Primary School is looking to appoint enthusiastic and conscientious SEND Learning Support Assistant to work within the school for 30 hours a week (job share will be co ...
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Primary,Nursery
Role
Teaching Assistant
Subject
SEN

Job Title
Teacher of Religious Studies (Maternity Cover) 0.8 FTE
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
1st May 2026
School
Sir Jonathan North Girl's College
Salary

Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
Hours
Part Time
Description
Are you looking for a school where you can make a difference with excellent student behaviour and a studious, inclusive learning environment? At Sir Jonathan North Girls' College, ...
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
Religious Education

Job Title
Trust Lead Teacher of Computing
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
1st May 2026
School
Lionheart Educational Trust
Salary

£51,773 to £57,137
Hours
Full Time
Description
Trust Lead Teacher: Computing Job Title: Lead Teacher- Lionheart Educational Trust Reporting to: Director of Curriculum Salary: Leadership pay range: L1-5 Hours: Full time Based a ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
Computer Science

Job Title
Teacher of English - (Maternity Cover) 0.6 FTE
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
30th April 2026
School
Sir Jonathan North Girl's College
Salary

MPS/UPS
Hours
Part Time
Description
Are you looking for a school where you can make a difference with excellent student behaviour and a studious, inclusive learning environment? At Sir Jonathan North Girls' College, ...
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
English

Job Title
Modern Foreign Language Teacher - Spanish
Location
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Posted
29th April 2026
School
Mercia Academy
Salary

MPS/UPS
Hours
Full Time
Description
Full time, Teacher of Spanish Mercia Academy, Mercia Academy, Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0TL Salary: Teacher Main and Upp ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
Spanish

Job Title
Teacher of Economics
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
29th April 2026
School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
Salary

Teachers Main and Upper Pay Range
Hours
Full Time
Description
Teacher of Economics WELCOME We are recruiting for Beauchamp City Sixth Form to build a team of founding professionals to be part of continuing the growth of our outstanding ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Sixth Form
Role
Teacher
Subject
Economics

Job Title
SEN Mentor
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
29th April 2026
School
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
Salary

Grade 5 - £25,191 FTE - actual salary £18,503
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Description
Beauchamp City Sixth Form is committed to continuous le The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat t ...
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Sixth Form
Role
Learning Support
Subject

Job Title
Family Support Worker
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
29th April 2026
School
Brocks Hill Primary School
Salary

Grade 7 - Actual salary £7,446
Hours
Part Time
Description
Brocks Hill Primary School is seeking a committed and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of our children and families. Ho ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Support/Non-Teaching
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Role
Family Support Worker
Subject

Job Title
Classroom Teacher
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
28th April 2026
School
Riverside Primary School
Salary

MPS 3-6
Hours
Full Time
Description
Class Teacher – Full Time Pay Scale – MPS 3-6 Riverside Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, positive and enthusiastic Class Teacher. This post will commence Augu ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Primary,Nursery
Role
Teacher
Subject
Key Stage 2,Class Teacher

Job Title
Teacher of Religious Studies
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
24th April 2026
School
The Beauchamp College
Salary

MPS/UPS £32,916.00 to £51,048
Hours
Full Time
Description
Teacher of Religious Studies Based at Beauchamp College, part of the Lionheart Educational Trust Main and Upper Pay Range Applications • Are you passionate about teaching Religiou ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Sixth Form,Secondary
Role
Teacher
Subject
Religious Education

Job Title
Learning Support Assistant
Location
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Posted
22nd April 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
Class Teacher
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
20th April 2026
School
Highcliffe Primary School
Salary

M1-UP3
Hours
Full Time
Description
Maternity Cover - Class Teacher Start Date – Autumn Term 2026 Grade/Scale – M1-UP3 Highcliffe Primary School is seeking to appoint a Class Teacher to join our happy friendly and s ...
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Primary,Nursery
Role
Teacher
Subject
Class Teacher

Job Title
Class Teacher
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Posted
20th April 2026
School
Highcliffe Primary School
Salary

M1-UP3
Hours
Full Time
Description
Permanent - Class Teacher Start Date – Autumn Term 2026 Grade/Scale – M1-UP3 Highcliffe Primary School is seeking to appoint a Class Teacher to join our happy friendly and support ...
Contract Type
Permanent
Career Group
Teaching/Lecturing
Career Group
United Kingdom
IsHMC
False
Phase
Primary,Nursery
Role
Teacher
Subject
Class Teacher

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

GET A FEEL FOR WORKING AT LIONHEART

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.