About this role
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to join our Team at Sherard Primary School
Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Part-time (0.4 Monday/Tuesday)
Fixed-term (to end August 2027)
ECT/MPS/UPS
To start from January 2027
At Sherard Primary School, we are seeking an aspirational, nurturing and passionate KS1 Class Teacher to join our incredible team from January 2027.
Sherard Primary school are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 1 Class Teacher to join our school on a part-time basis, to provide the best education for our children by ensuring they are supported, engaged and inspired in their learning. As part of our welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy and happy learning environment for all children within the school.
What we are looking for
- An excellent classroom practitioner with a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning to inspire, nurture and guide pupils of all abilities
- Proven ability to manage pupils in calm and positive ways.
- A teacher with previous experience of teaching in KS1.
- Have very high expectations of achievement and behaviour and have energy, enthusiasm, drive and determination to raise standards
- Commitment to modelling Sherard’s values in order to grow these across the school community.
- Exceptional organisational skills including time management.
- A teacher genuinely interested in educational research and uses this information to improve their teaching.
- A reflective and solution-focused practitioner who is keen to be the best teacher they can be.
- Someone who can work both independently and as a member of a team.
- A commitment to inclusion for all.
- A willingness to build positive relationships with parents and carers.
About the Mowbray Education Trust
The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.
Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values
Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.
We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.
Our values
Inclusivity
- We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.
Aspiration
- Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.
Collaboration
- Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.
Our Trust Employee Benefits
High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
Career progression opportunities within the Trust
Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free eye care tests
On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BRW/SRD/GRV)
Employee wellbeing schemes
Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT
Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.
Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
Mowbray Education Trust ~ Children first