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Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Full-Time | August 2025 – July 2026
Would you like to join a happy, inclusive infant and nursery school with a strong community spirit?
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Reception or KS1 teacher to join King Richard III Infant and Nursery School from August 2025, covering a maternity leave for the school year.
About Us:
We are a friendly, vibrant, and inclusive school located in the heart of Leicester but surrounded by green space. We place a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and inclusive practice, including our 10-place DSP.
Why Join Us?
We have:
1. A supportive, dedicated staff team
2. Enthusiastic, well-behaved children
3. Strong culture of collaboration and professional development
4. Opportunities for outdoor learning and community involvement
5. A focus on work-life balance for all staff
What We’re Looking For:
A teacher who:
6. Has QTS and a good honours degree
7. Brings strong classroom experience and high-quality teaching
8. Can support a diverse range of needs with warmth and skill
9. Has led or is ready to lead a curriculum area
10. Is a confident communicator, team player, and motivator
11. Shows initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm
We Offer:
12. A commitment to helping every child reach their full potential
13. Collaboration across a family of schools
14. Professional development and peer learning opportunities
15. A balanced, supportive working environment
To learn more or arrange a visit, please call the school and arrange an appointment with Lou Harrison, our Headteacher, or Helen Stevens, our Deputy Head. We also invite you to explore our website for more information about life at King Richards.
Key dates:
Closing Date: 20.06.25
Interview date: Tbc
If you have not heard from us by the end of June, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.