Total 22 Education / Training job vacancies in Leicester , LE5 6HN

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job Title: Trainer

Location: Leicester

Full Time/Permanent

Closing Date: 07/12/2024

Our Offer to You

At St John Ambulance, we take pride in being a great place to work, offering a supportive and rewarding environment that encourages career growth and development.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognition for the important work you do, which is why you will receive:

Competitive salary and pension scheme
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – increasing to 38 days over 5 years
Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme
Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts – including Blue Light and NHS Discounts, mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
Why Join Us as a Trainer?

As one of our trainers, you will not only be valued for your expertise, but also provided with opportunities to advance your professional skills.

We have high expectations of our trainers, but in return for your dedication and commitment, as a trainer at St John Ambulance, you will become an integral part of our mission to save lives through the delivery of high-quality first aid and mental health first aid training. You won’t just be teaching skills—you’ll be empowering people with the confidence to make a real difference in their communities, and to give every learner a positive and beneficial experience.

About St John Ambulance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team of over 1,550 employees and 33,000 volunteers, all working towards a common goal: saving lives through essential first aid services, training, and campaigning to put lifesaving skills at the heart of every community. As a charity with a long and illustrious history, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, and more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling access to vital physical and mental health first aid. We empower people with the clinical skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies. From our ambulance response services to training and outreach programmes, we provide lifesaving support across the UK.

What sets us apart?

Career Development & Progression: We believe in investing in our trainers, to make them the best version of themselves. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to achieve a recognised and respected Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET). For the right candidate, we also offer progression opportunities and continuous professional development (CPD).

Exceptional Onboarding Experience: From day one, you will undergo a comprehensive onboarding, training, and induction process, including full First Aid training and or Mental Health First Aid training, ensuring that you have the confidence and skills to lead your classes effectively from the start. Our learners journey is at the heart of everything that we do, so we will make sure that you are ready to provide the best training experience for everyone.

Opportunity to Teach a Variety of Courses: You won’t just be limited to standard first aid courses. As you progress, you’ll have the chance to deliver training in other key areas, including mental health first aid, community response programmes, and other essential lifesaving skills.

Support for Continuous Learning: We support and encourage continuous professional development (CPD). You'll have access to a wide range of opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, allowing you to grow within the organisation and broaden your expertise.

About You

While we would prefer candidates with previous experience in training, teaching, or instruction, full training will be provided for the right candidate. It is important that you are the right type of person with the right characteristics, mind-set and attitude, to become a St John Ambulance Trainer.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and keen to share your skills with others, this role could be perfect for you. We’re looking for enthusiastic, approachable individuals with excellent communication and presentation skills, who are comfortable in front of an audience and who are motivated to deliver high-quality training to a wide range of learners. You will have examples from your background of your creativity, adaptability and willingness to look for ways to continually improve.

Please note that hybrid work is not available for trainers, as the role is largely in-person. While some courses may be delivered online, this is dependent on bookings, and trainers are generally expected to be on-site for the majority of their work. It is important that you have strong organisational and time management skills, and can be relied upon to be punctual at all times.

How to Apply

Please see the job description for more details (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply).

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk.

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply, please apply below.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and ensuring we reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is valued and supported to thrive within our organisation. We have several networks, including Multi-Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers, and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and work to create an environment of mutual respect and belonging, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

Nursery Practioner
Social Care & Education is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established nursery in Leicester. You’ll be part of a dynamic team, committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for babies and young children to learn, play, and grow.
Duration: Full Time, permanent
Location: Leicester, LE2
Salary: £22,000 per annum
The Role
• Record and monitor children’s daily progress
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents/carers and staff
• Support nursery management and fellow team members
• Adhere to nursery policies and procedures
• Ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene
• Create imaginative, fun, and educational activities for children
The Requirements
• Qualified in Early Years at NVQ Level 3 (Level 2 may be considered)
• Sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build partnerships with parents and carers
• Deep understanding of child development and learning
• A collaborative team player, willing to assist with tasks like snack preparation and cleaning

Take the next step in your career and make a difference in the lives of young children. Apply today!

Job Title: Residential Children’s Support Worker
Contract: Full Time, Permanent contract
Salary: £11.44 per hour and additional for sleep-ins
Location: Leicester
Social Care and Education are looking for a compassionate and skilled Residential Support Worker to join our client’s home in Leicester area. The home specialises in providing care for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This role is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people with learning disabilities, supporting their growth, independence, and well-being.
The main duties of this position may include:
Ensuring a firm, caring, consistent, well-ordered environment is always maintained.
Supervising children and young people before and after the school/college day including mealtimes and to proactively support/encourage the development of their cooking skills etc.
To actively promote and participate in care planning, developing risk assessments, behaviour management and to attend regular team meetings.
Accompanying children and young people on recreational activities and demonstrating positive role modelling.
Working as part of a team to provide a programme of evening & weekend activities for children and young people and to effectively manage small budgets, in relation to this.
·Promoting the social and emotional well-being & development of children and young people and to consistently strive to further develop these skills.
To be considered for this position, we would like if you had:
• Applicants must have a strong background in supporting young adults in a residential or care setting.
• Proven experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is essential, as this role requires patience, empathy, and specialized care.

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.


Applications are invited for a clinical research fellow post, which offers an opportunity to undertake high quality translational clinical research in cardiac electrophysiology and devices linked primarily to AF ablation. The main project will assess the efficacy and effectiveness of high-power, short-duration approach in radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). The post will also include other AF research projects.

This is a 12 month fixed term post with the potential for an extension for a further 12 months.

It is anticipated that the fellow will work under the direct supervision of consultant cardiac electrophysiologists in the department with direct supervision of Dr Hao Chin.

The applicant will be encouraged to develop towards an MD/PhD thesis. In addition, the post-holder will gain experience in the management of patients with complex arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and cardiac devices.

The post is based within the Department of Cardiology at Glenfield Hospital and is intended to provide comprehensive training in invasive and non-invasive arrhythmia management for individuals intending to pursue a career as a cardiac electrophysiologist. Applicants are expected to have had substantial training in general cardiology and be in possession of an NTN or equivalent. In addition, applicants are expected to have a sound base of experience in device therapy for brady and tachycardia treatments. In addition basic experience in diagnostic electrophysiology is required and a clear interest and motivation to develop high-level electrophysiology and/or devices skills/experience. Successful candidates will also be encouraged to participate in research activities of the department during their fellowship, as there is good access of established academic support and expertise.

The fellow will be expected to participate in 1- 2 outpatient clinics / week within the electrophysiology service and attendance at 2-3 electrophysiology or devices lists a week is anticipated where training will be given in cardiac devices and EP with focus on AF ablations

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

It is anticipated that the fellow will work under the direct supervision of consultant cardiac electrophysiologists in the department with direct supervision of Dr Hao Chin. Working and training with other EP and devices consultants will be accessible.

It is expected that the successful applicant will be exposed to some to EP interventions as well as comprehensive management of patients with arrhythmic conditions in out-patient and in-patient settings. The majority of the week will be spent in research activity. There will be no regular ward commitment. The fellow will be expect to do 1- 2 out-patient clinics per week. The opportunity to join the registrar on-call rota may be available, but is not mandatory. There is ample opportunity to participate in the management of arrhythmia patients at device clinics and whilst this is not the focus of the fellowship, access is available to invasive electrophysiology activities.



A specimen timetable is shown below:



Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

Research



Admin

Lab

Lab

MDT/Clinic

PM

Research



Clinic

Lab

Lab

Research



On-call / Emergency Duty Rota

There is no mandatory commitment to the out of hours SpR rota, but there may be an opportunity to do this should a rota slot become available.



Teaching.

The applicant will be expected to attend regular educational and MDT meetings where the management of patients with arrhythmias and devices are discussed.

Attendance is also expected at the bi-monthly afternoon audit meeting. Opportunities to participate in lectures and tutorials for other medical and non-medical groups will be available. The applicant will participate in the general training and supervision of the SHOs and other junior medical staff in cardiology and in the teaching of medical students and physiological measurements technicians.
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
• MB BS or Equivalent
• Current or Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Respiratory Medicine.
• MRCP or Equivalent
• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology
• Clear, fluent application
• Clear, fluent written presentation.
• Clear, fluent verbal presentation
• Experience in medical audit
• Commitment to medical audit.
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities
• Understanding the place of Research
• Management of Junior Staff.
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

Art & Textiles Teacher - West Leicestershire Secondary School

• Start date: January 2025
• End date: Easter 2025
• Subject: Art & Textiles at KS3 & KS4
• Timetable: Full Time

We are working in partnership with an Ofsted 'Good' Secondary school in West Leicestershire who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Art and Textiles Teacher to start after Christmas. This is a full-time and long-term position with the opportunity of going temp to perm for the right candidate. To be successful, you will be an Art Teacher with recent experience teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4. Experience of teaching Textiles is desirable but not essential.

Job Description

• Delivering engaging and creative Art lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback.
• Contributing to the development of the department's curriculum.
• Participating in extracurricular activities such as sports clubs and school trips.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in art & design or related field
• Recent experience teaching Art and/or Textiles at secondary school level.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.We look forward to hearing from you!

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Hays Education is working in partnership with an Ofsted rated 'Good' school in Leicester who are looking for a Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a welcoming school community in a reputable, supportive multi-academy trust.

Your new role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with a teacher to provide teaching and learning support to pupils as well as supporting other associated activities in line with school policies and procedures. In this job, you will help to create a safe learning environment under the direct supervision of ateacher. Your new role will involve encouraging a high standard of behaviour, developing relationships with pupils and teachers and supporting the use of learning materials in the classroom.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this new job as a Learning Support Assistant you will have an NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent OR you will be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to working as a Learning Support Assistant. It is important that you have experience supporting teaching and learning in a classroom environment.You will need to have a good knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

What you'll get in return

• Supportive Community: Be a part of a welcoming school community within a growing multi-academy trust
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive rates of pay which fairly reward your hard work
• Flexible Opportunities: Work around your schedule for a better work/life balance, without compromising on commitments
• Professional Development: Access a range of resources to support your career growth including a dedicated consultant
• Exclusive Job Opportunities: Get first access to live job opportunities in Leicestershire
• Hays also offers an excellent Refer A Friend scheme worth £350 in high street vouchers

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forwrad an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job, contact your local Hays office for a confidential discussion on your career.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a full-time successful, inspirational and dynamic Class Teacher at Christ the King Catholic Multi Voluntary Academy. You will need to have high aspirations, drive, ambition and be able to work collaboratively.

We will offer the successful applicants a happy, welcoming and supportive team where everyone is committed to staff development and raising standards for all in an enjoyable and purposeful environment.

We warmly encourage applicants to visit our schools. Please contact the school offices to arrange an appointment.

This position may be suitable for an Early Careers Teacher.

How to apply

To apply for this role please visit the Trust vacancies page and submit your application no later than the closing date stated above.

You will receive an automated response from our vacancies inbox to confirm your application has been received.

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Childcare – If you have children that attend before/after school at one of the 23 schools in our Trust, that provide their own provision, as an employee you will be able to access this resource for free.

What the school offers its staff

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development.

The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield Short Stay School (South), Belle Vue Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7PA

Worker Category: Field Based Worker

Salary: £23.898 -£24.300 Pro Rota

Working Hours: 25 Hours per week either AM or Pm - 5 hours per day Term time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024

Interview Date(s): W/c 2nd December 2024

About the Role

• To escort pupils in the minibuses to and from school, with due regard for their safety and secure travel at all times in accordance with the relevant policies, procedures and good practice whilst maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation
• To promote inclusion
• To provide support for the pupils in the classroom and ensuring that the pupil is fully included in learning
• To support the pupil across the curriculum, under the direction of the class-teacher and SENCO
• To prepare resources for teaching as directed by the class teacher
• To support the pupils in the playground, being mindful of their health and safety in relation to their Special Educational Needs and encouraging safe interactive play.
• Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards.
• To ready pupils for reintegration back in mainstream school.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

About You

To apply for this post, you must have:

• GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language
• Experience within a primary school
• Experience of working with the general public within a service provision environment
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups
• The ability to apply up to date legislation and practice in supporting inclusion for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
• The ability to work collaboratively with senior management, other staff, other agencies, and gain their confidence

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Craig Collins Interim Headteacher or Rachel Fisher Interim Deputy Headteacher

Telephone: 0116 275 9150

Email: craig.collins@leics.gov.uk or rachel.fisher@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Driving Instructor Position available in Leicester.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

ELSA (Emotional Learning Support Assistant)​ Grade 6 - £25,188 FTE ​ Full time – 39 weeks per year - term time only​ At Thomas Estley we are proud of our inclusion ethos. We have a new exciting opportunity, and the college is looking to appoint an ELSA, their responsibility would include meeting with students to help them develop their emotional literacy. They would be expected to track and monitor the impact of their intervention on students as well as liaise with parents where appropriate. The closing date for this post is Monday 18th November 2024 at 9am.

Our mission is to Build Leadership and Character Together as part of a community of courage and commitment to success. We are part of a successful multi academy trust which provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary and secondary education in Leicestershire, and the lead school in TELA learning alliance. We collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive family community college that provides the best for, and expects the best from all students and staff, and we are well known locally for our warm family atmosphere, as well as our commitment to growing leadership at all levels for students and staff. We offer you: A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of – the ‘Thomas Estley family’ An inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. A popular and oversubscribed school with waiting lists in operation in a number of year groups and strong academic outcomes Free membership of the SAS Wellbeing scheme (including 24 hours access to GP advice, physiotherapy, counselling and a wealth of other wellbeing services) and our inhouse staff wellbeing enhancement offer A personalised ‘Success AT Career plan’ with twice annual review to ensure the right blend of support and challenge Commitment to continuing professional development and leadership development A generous pension scheme, combined with full teachers pay and conditions Induction mentoring, whatever your skills or experience. Ofsted, 2019: Leaders provide pupils with a curriculum that is rich in opportunities and experiences, including a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Leaders are passionate about ensuring that the school is inclusive for all. They work hard to make all pupils welcome. All teachers receive professional development that balances their individual needs with those of the school. Teachers who are still relatively new to the profession feel well supported, both with their teaching and their pastoral responsibilities. Pupils develop as well-rounded individuals who value diversity and equality, across a range of different religions and cultures. In the words of one parent, ‘My child is happy and maturing well, with kindness and tolerance.’ Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and value the help and support they receive from staff. The trust’s mission of ‘building leadership and character together’ is clearly evident throughout all years.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please Note: We will accept applicants that are either able to start immediately, or from 06/01/2025. This position is open to full time and part-time (3 days a week) applicants.

About us and the role

Are you passionate about shaping the minds of young people? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you. Come and join our team at Krishna Avanti Primary School - Leicester as our next Primary School Teacher!

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Deliver the curriculum, prepare teaching materials, and ensure high standards of literacy and student progress.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment, manage classroom behaviour, and promote student well-being.
• Use assessment data to monitor student progress, set targets, and plan lessons.
• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and communicate effectively with parents and external bodies.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

What are we looking for?

• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
• 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.

What the school offers its staff

Krishna Avanti Primary School is an inclusive Hindu faith school that provides a warm, friendly and engaging learning environment for children from all backgrounds and walks of life. Staff and students at the school do not originate from any specific faith background. Applications are welcome from practitioners of any faith and from those of none.

The staff at Krishna Avanti Primary School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities of all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence
• Character formation
• Spiritual insight

We believe in high expectations, challenge and support to enable our students to understand and develop into the best version of themselves. Through professional development, we support our staff to excel in creating a highly successful learning environment for our students and we are an ambitious team who strive to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations.

Why should you apply

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.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development through the Avanti Institute and our family of schools
• Teacher pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Access to multiple well-being programmes (Weekend Retreats, Yoga Classes and Apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Further details about the role

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Learning Support Assistant
30 hours per week
Grade 5 point 7
Permanent contract
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to support children in their learning and development, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist teachers in the planning and delivery of engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to pupils who need additional help with their learning.
• Help to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other learning programs.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Assist with classroom management and the organization of learning resources.
• Support pupils with their social and emotional development.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, are advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards supporting children’s learning.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Please apply through eteach or an application form can be found on our website.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. References will be taken prior to interview.We are only able to contact you if you are shortlisted for interview, and we will do this via e-mail so please ensure we have your accurate contact details when applying, including a contact telephone number.
Closing date: Monday 11th November 3pm
Interviews: Thursday 14th November

English Teacher

• To start ASAP
• Full-time & long-term position
• Teaching English at KS3 & KS4
• Leicester-based secondary school

You must have relevant experience working with 11 - 16-year-olds within the last 2 years, and we must be able to obtain relevant references for this time. You should have a professional manner and a flexible attitude to working and timetable changes. Most importantly, you should be enthusiastic, engaging and passionate about working with young people. Strong behaviour management and the ability to implement schools' behaviour polices is also essential.

Job Description:

• Delivering engaging and creative English lessons to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Supporting, advising, guiding and supervising students throughout the school day.
• Supporting English classes in the absence of the timetabled staff/teacher.
• Delivering the cover work established in the absence of the teacher.
• To have a primary focus on maintaining good order and ensuring students are on task so that learning can take place.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. ECT's welcome to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in English or related field.
• Recent experience teaching English at secondary school level.
• Strong behaviour/classroom management.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher status

Experience

The teacher should have experience of teaching at EYFS Key Stage 1 or 2.

Knowledge and understanding

The teacher should have knowledge and understanding of:

• the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies)
• the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress
• the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child Protection
• the positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders
• effective teaching and learning styles

Skills

The class teacher will be able to

• promote the school’s aims positively and use effective strategies to monitor and motivate
• develop good personal relationships within a team
• establish and develop close relationships with parents, and the community
• communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment

Personal characteristics

• Good attendance record
• Approachable
• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Enthusiastic
• Organised
• Patient
• Kind
• Resourceful
• Integrity
• Excellent sense of Humour

Desirable

Qualifications

Evidence of commitment to further professional development

Experience

In addition, the teacher might have experience of:

• teaching across the whole Primary age range
• working in partnership with parents
• leading a subject area

Knowledge and understanding

Knowledge of:

• Synthetic phonics
• The new primary curriculum

What the school offers its staff

Desford is a happy, friendly and hard-working school with a dedicated team of staff. Our pupils behave well, are keen to learn and they take great pride in respecting our school and wider village community. This is an exciting time to be joining our school. We have joined the LIFE Multi-Academy Trust and have a recently established leadership structure with an energy for driving change and improvement. We are in the process of embedding our curriculum that is bespoke to our children at Desford using our four main curriculum drivers: community and diversity, relationships and well-being, planet and sustainability, and safety and risk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school, if you have the desire to make a positive difference by confidently teaching high quality lessons, demonstrating excellent classroom practice to raise standards and achieve good outcomes and a commitment to promoting equality and diversity, then this could be the job for you!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.