KS1/KS2 Class Teacher - Maternity cover
Required from August 2026
Main Pay Scale
Fixed term
Contract type: Full time (one year - this may become permanent)
The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a qualified teacher who has energy, enthusiasm and self motivation who is also organised and flexible, to work as part of the Kingsway teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our happy and successful school and work with a fantastic team from autumn 2026.
We particularly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECT) and will provide a programme of professional development for the successful applicant.
The staff and children at Kingsway are a delight to work with. We have a very positive and nurturing approach to education and so we are able to get the very best from our pupils every day. We are committed to the continual development of teachers and offer professional development opportunities, wherever you are in your teaching career.
Kingsway Primary School is representative of a diverse community in the Braunstone and Thorpe Astley area and we work hard to make sure that our curriculum is reflective of the experiences and families of the children who come to our school. In fact our favourite jewel value is ‘Welcome everybody and working together’.
We are a busy school with 315 children on the main primary school site and a further 12 children in our specialist SEMH provision; Shine @ Kingsway.
We have an excellent relationship within our community and enjoy strong links with other schools in the LiFE MAT. We were proud to maintain our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating at our last inspection.
We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification.
Please note that the contract will be with LIFE Multi Academy Trust, which will form the terms of the employment.
Closing Date
The closing date for completed applications is 9am Wednesday 15th April 2026, with interviews taking place during the week commencing 22nd April 2026.
Application process
Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.
Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.
Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.
Kingsway Primary School
Kingsway North, Leicester,LE3 3BD
Headteacher: Germaine Mckinnon
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.