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Classroom Teacher - Part-time (0.4FTE - 2 days per week)
Temporary Maternity Cover - One Year
This vacancy is suitable for an ECT
Salary Details: MPS 1-4
Job Term: Part-time - Temporary 1 Year Contract to cover Maternity Leave
Appointment Type: Class Teacher, Initially KS2, from 20th August 2026
Location: Kegworth Primary School, High Street, Kegworth
Head Teacher: Mrs Jane Panter
The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our popular and vibrant school, graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in January 2022 and awaiting to share our most recent report from March 2026. Kegworth Primary School is a warm and welcoming environment with a committed team of staff and governors. The children are at the heart of everything we do as well as being positive and enthusiastic learners.
We are located in North-West Leicestershire (within easy reach of Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Nottingham).
We are looking for someone who:
●is aspirational; has high expectations of all children and sees the potential in all.
●has a clear understanding of what effective teaching and learning looks like and is able to deliver the graduated approach consistently
●has an excellent and in depth understanding of the mastery curriculum in KS2
●Understands the importance of foundational skills
●is a strong team player
●believes in the creative curriculum and the critical thinking approach to learning
●can provide a stimulating environment for learning and quality teaching
●can plan and assess effectively as part of a team
●is able to foster excellent relationships with the children and their families
●is enthusiastic and motivated.
We can offer you:
●a caring school ethos where we believe children can make the world a better place and every child is special
●Happy, hard-working and motivated children who enjoy learning
●a welcoming school with superb grounds
●a large, well-resourced classroom
●our commitment to your professional development and staff well-being
●Supportive and caring colleagues
●A supportive and forward-thinking Governing Body
●ECT time and an experienced ECT Mentor (If appropriate for the candidate)
Due to this post having access to children, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
In addition, the school will also be conducting an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. The purpose of this is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, the details of which are publicly available online, and to determine a candidates’ suitability to work with children and keep them safe. This check will be undertaken by someone independent from the shortlisting panel and only once shortlisting has taken place. Where any relevant issues are identified by this process the panel will explore this further with you at your interview.
Please contact the school office if you are having difficulty accessing this.
School visits are welcomed, please contact the school office.
Applications should be submitted no later than 11am Thursday 30th April 2026
Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing: Monday 4th May 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Kegworth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of the post the successful applicant will be subject to checks through the DBS.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities.