The Dixie Grammar School is a selective 3-18 coeducational independent school set in three uniquely beautiful settings in rural Leicestershire. We are a happy school, in which our polite pupils are comfortable in their own skins, grounded, energetic and constantly challenged. This role is based at the Junior School site which is based in Wellsborough, just outside Market Bosworth in the Leicestershire countryside.
We will have a vacancy for a Fixed term Maternity cover Class teacher – Year 5 within the Junior section of the School.
You will be:
● A Qualified teacher
● A creative person, able to respond dynamically to a changing learning environment
● Energetic and enthusiastic in your ability and desire to provide a rich and varied learning environment
● Able to deliver the curriculum at KS 2
● An effective communicator and team player, able to liaise positively with parents and colleagues
● Flexible and willing to support all areas of school life, including extra-curricular activities (where appropriate)
The successful candidate must have:
● experience of delivering the KS2 curriculum
● the ability to adapt practice to the needs of different learners
● the ability to plan delivery to enable all pupils to access the curriculum and which reflect individual needs
● have a good understanding of Safeguarding in Schools (however training will also be provided)
The post is part-time (0.6 FTE) from Monday 23 February to Friday 3 July 2026 on a fixed term contract.
Salary is dependent upon experience, plus benefits such as free lunches, ongoing professional development and a generous matched pension contribution.
Please send a covering letter together with a completed application form to Human Resources by e-mail – recruitment@dixie.org.uk
Deadline for applications: Friday 31 October 2025
Interviews to be held Week commencing Monday 10 November 2025
Anticipated Start date to commence 23 February 2026
