KS2 Class Teacher (Year 5)

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KS2 Class Teacher (Year 5)

Location: Leicester CitySalary: M3 – M6 (£37,101 - £45,352)Start Date: Summer Term (13th April) – earlier start dates consideredContract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced, passionate educator ready to inspire and make a real difference?

Taylor Road Primary School is seeking a motivated and resilient Year 5 teacher to join our vibrant, inclusive community as we embark on the next stage of our exciting journey as a new academy converter school within Aspire Learning Partnership (ALP).

As part of ALP, you’ll benefit from collaborative opportunities, professional growth, and innovative practice across a successful multi-academy trust.

At Taylor Road, our STARFISH values – Succeed Together, Tolerance, Aspiration, Resilience, Friendship, Independence, Stay Safe and Happy – underpin everything we do. We are committed to nurturing academic excellence and personal growth for every child in a caring, community-focused environment.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, inspirational Year 5 teacher who is passionate about making a lasting difference to children’s lives. You will:

• Take responsibility for the learning, progress, and achievement of all pupils.
• Deliver a well-sequenced, engaging curriculum that meets the needs of every learner.
• Use effective assessment and feedback to secure strong outcomes.
• Create a safe, respectful, and purposeful learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers, and external partners to support pupils’ academic and personal development.
• Contribute positively to the wider life and continuous improvement of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status and experience of teaching KS2, particularly Upper Key Stage 2
• Delivers high-quality, inclusive teaching with strong subject knowledge
• Is passionate about children’s learning and welfare
• Is a reflective, proactive mindset and commitment to pupil success.
• Is a values-led individual with high expectations for themselves and others.
• Is a positive, inspiring classroom practitioner and team player.

In return, we offer:

• A warm, caring environment with enthusiastic, well-behaved children• A

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Ready to Join Us?

If you are passionate about education, share our STARFISH values, and want to aspire, succeed together, and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of our exciting journey to excellence.

Aspire Learning Partnership is a small, growing trust of 2 secondary schools with Taylor Road Primary School as the first primary school who joined 01.01.2026. Joining Aspire Learning Partnership, you will be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation. ALP has a strong focus on empowering member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus.

Right to Work Requirement

All applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of appointment, as employers are legally required to verify right‑to‑work documents before employment begins. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants will need to hold immigration status that permits them to work without sponsorship. [gov.uk], [concordial...ance.co.uk], [assets.pub...ice.gov.uk]

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive and non‑discriminatory recruitment process in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Disability Confident Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Taylor Road 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. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Taylor Road Primary School recognises and celebrates the diversity of its school and community. There is a shared commitment across the school to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Taylor Road conduct thorough pre-employment background checks, which may include a review of publicly available social media profiles and the use of anti-AI software to ensure that candidates meet our school's standards and align with our values. This process is carried out in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and we respect the privacy of candidates throughout the evaluation process.