About The Role
Please note: This role is Fixed term until December 2026
At Krishna Avanti Primary School, Leicester, we are seeking a dedicated Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher who is passionate about helping every child thrive and achieve their full potential.
Guided by our ethos of respect, kindness, and high aspirations, we provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to flourish both academically and personally.
This role offers the chance to inspire young learners, develop creative and engaging lessons, and build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
You will be joining a welcoming school community where collaboration is valued, professional development is supported, and every member of staff is recognised for the important contribution they make.
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
What will you do?
* Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons that meet the needs of all pupils, ensuring progress and high standards of achievement.
* Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and mutual respect.
* Use assessment effectively to track pupil progress, provide feedback, and adapt teaching to support learning.
* Build strong partnerships with parents, colleagues, and the wider school community to support pupils' development and wellbeing.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.
About Us
Why should you apply
You will be working in a fantastic environment.
Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.
We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page.
What are we looking for?
* Qualified to bachelor's degree level in relevant or allied subject
* QTS qualified
* Able to work independently, collaboratively and as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills with children, parents and carers
* Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.
Further information
Pre-employment checks
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.
Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.