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Leigh Primary Job Advert  

  Reception Class Teacher  

 

Salary: Main Pay Scale 

Hours: Full-time  

Start date: September 2024 

Phase: Reception 

Status: Fixed Term* 

 

Are you a passionate teacher looking for a friendly school with a creative, well-ordered curriculum? Leigh Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an excellent teacher to join our amazing team. We are looking for a class teacher to work with our wonderful Reception team and children.  

 

*Although the post is fixed term, permanent roles are likely to become available at Leigh or one of the other schools in Leigh Trust by July 2025 

 

We pride ourselves on being a ‘happy, warm and welcoming school’ (Ofsted November 2021) with the children at the heart of everything we do. We have high expectations and a culture of learning built on trust and support.  

 

Vision and values 

Leigh Primary School strives to be a community of lifelong learners, relationship builders and memory makers.   

 

As part of the Leigh Trust family of schools, we are ‘The TEAM that CARES.’  

 

We can offer you: 

  • pupils who are ‘polite, confident and respectful towards each other’ (Ofsted November 2021) and ready to learn 

  • a supportive and caring team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for all  

  • a Trust Wellbeing charter which supports and promotes the wellbeing of all staff  

  • a well thought-through curriculum which provides teachers with the subject knowledge, pedagogy and resources they need to teach each subject effectively 

  • bespoke continual professional development to help you in your career 

  • the opportunity to collaborate with and benefit from the mutual support of schools within Leigh Trust  

 

We are looking for someone who has: 

  • a positive, optimistic outlook 

  • a desire to work at a school where learning and continual professional development is the norm 

  • the same vision and values  

  • a passion for teaching and learning 

  • a good understanding of what makes effective teaching and learning 

  • great communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with parents and colleagues 

  • a drive and determination to succeed 

  • strong time management and personal management skills 

  • the ability to be proactive, flexible and creative 

 

Closing date: Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 10am.  

Shortlisting date: Thursday 23rd May 2024 in the afternoon.  

Interview process will take place on Friday 24th May in the morning.  

Interview will involve being observed for a 30-minute English based session in Reception followed by a formal interview.  

 

How to apply 

Please apply via clicking on the link to the My New Term portal below. You will need to Register and create an account with them. Once registered, you will be able to submit your application. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140502/EDV-2024-LPS-19747  

 

Only applications submitted via MyNewTerm will be accepted. 

 

For further details please contact Jemma Evans on j.evans@leighji.bham.sch.uk or telephone 0121 464 2621.   

Leigh Primary Job Advert  

  KS2 Class Teacher  

 

Salary: Main Pay Scale 

Hours: Full-time  

Start date: September 2024 

Phase: KS2 

Status: Fixed Term* 

 

Are you a passionate teacher looking for a friendly school with a creative, well-ordered curriculum? Leigh Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an excellent teacher to join our amazing team. We are looking for a class teacher to work with our wonderful KS2 team and children.  

 

*Although the post is fixed term, permanent roles are likely to become available at Leigh or one of the other schools in Leigh Trust by July 2025 

 

We pride ourselves on being a ‘happy, warm and welcoming school’ (Ofsted November 2021) with the children at the heart of everything we do. We have high expectations and a culture of learning built on trust and support.  

 

Vision and values 

Leigh Primary School strives to be a community of lifelong learners, relationship builders and memory makers.   

 

As part of the Leigh Trust family of schools, we are ‘The TEAM that CARES.’  

 

We can offer you: 

  • pupils who are ‘polite, confident and respectful towards each other’ (Ofsted November 2021) and ready to learn 

  • a supportive and caring team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for all  

  • a Trust Wellbeing charter which supports and promotes the wellbeing of all staff  

  • a well thought-through curriculum which provides teachers with the subject knowledge, pedagogy and resources they need to teach each subject effectively 

  • bespoke continual professional development to help you in your career 

  • the opportunity to collaborate with and benefit from the mutual support of schools within Leigh Trust  

 

We are looking for someone who has: 

  • a positive, optimistic outlook 

  • a desire to work at a school where learning and continual professional development is the norm 

  • the same vision and values  

  • a passion for teaching and learning 

  • a good understanding of what makes effective teaching and learning 

  • great communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with parents and colleagues 

  • a drive and determination to succeed 

  • strong time management and personal management skills 

  • the ability to be proactive, flexible and creative 

 

Closing date: Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 10am.  

Shortlisting date: Thursday 23rd May 2024 in the afternoon.  

Interview process will take place on Friday 24th May in the morning.  

Interview will involve being observed for a 30-minute English based session in a KS2 class followed by a formal interview.  

 

How to apply 

Please apply via clicking on the link to the My New Term portal below. You will need to Register and create an account with them. Once registered, you will be able to submit your application. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140502/EDV-2024-LPS-86618  

 

Only applications submitted via MyNewTerm will be accepted. 

 

For further details please contact Jemma Evans on j.evans@leighji.bham.sch.uk or telephone 0121 464 2621.   

 

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

 

Leigh Primary School believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Schools employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Leigh Primary School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. In line with Keeping Children safe in Education 2022, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure certificate. Leigh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Mrs H Begum

Administrator

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