Job Ref No. ECC2158-268S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: M1 - M6
Position Start Date: 16/02/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 30/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBA
Contract type: Maternity Cover
Grade/pay range: M1 to M6
Salary details (annual) £32,916 - £45,352
Working hours: 32.5
Working pattern: Full-Time
Start Date: February 2026
Closing date: 30/01/2026
We are looking for a motivated, passionate and hardworking Class teacher to join us at Leigh Beck Junior School. The idealcandidate will be willing to give their best for the children and keen to be developed further in their teaching practice.
Qualifications
* An excellent knowledge and understanding of KS2, and how this feeds into the wider primary curriculum
* The ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a variety of teams
* A sound knowledge of safeguarding and your roles and responsibilities linked to this
We are a warm, friendly school and team, with wonderful children and supportive parents. Children are motivated to learn,are exceptionally well behaved and deserve the best that we can give them. Teachers are all supported on their ongoing CPDthrough quality support from the Lion Academy Trust team.
Perks and Benefits
* career progression and leadership opportunities
* additional non-contact time for teaching staff- over and above statutory PPA time; this equates to 15% non-contact time for class teacher
* unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key.
* a dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
* enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
* a vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
* Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
* Perks at Work discounted cinema tickets, travel and more
Application Information:
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email Donna Sims, Human Resource Manager recruitment@leighbeckjunior.net
To apply please use the following link:https://www.lionacademytrust.net/currentvacancies/Class-Teacher-43
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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