John Wycliffe Primary School, is part of Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust (IPAT), are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic Teacher to join our friendly and hard working team in our school. 

This post is part-time / maternity cover contract to July 2027.   This role is most suited to those passionate about KS1 and supporting children who have Communication & Interaction needs, though for the right candidate, we welcome a conversation about how this role could evolve to match your strengths.    Salary scale  M1 -  M6 dependent on experience.

This vacancy is for the right candidate to become a member of our dedicated team. JWPS is a community school at the heart of Lutterworth, a growing market town in rural Leicestershire. As the town is growing, so is our school and over the last few years have invested over £1.1million in the site to provide more pupil places and specialist SEN support for pupils from across Leicestershire. Our school has a long tradition of nurture, placing the wellbeing of our children at the heart of all we do. When it comes to teaching and learning, we have a very simple ethos: Be Brilliant!

Our last Ofsted, in 2023, identified the school as Good in all areas, commenting

“Pupils are happy to attend John Wycliffe Primary School. It is an inclusive school. Pupils readily work and play together. The school values encourage all pupils to aspire to ‘be brilliant’. Teachers have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils try hard in lessons. They take pride in their achievements. Pupils enjoy the rewards they get when they do well. In lessons, pupils behave well. Disruptions to learning are very rare. Classrooms and corridors are calm. “If you are looking for the next step, even the first step, into a career in education and want to work in an environment that inspires you to bring your brilliance to every lesson, every day then this is the role for you. We would encourage you to read the details of our approach, our supportive Trust and our offer to you set out in this pack and, when you are ready to apply, phone into school so we can arrange a tour to introduce you to our team and our children.

Applications from candidates with a love of children, a knowledge and understanding of their development and a commitment to creative child centered learning are welcomed.   

About Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust (IPAT):

IPAT is an ambitious, values-led, Church of England, multi academy Trust, serving local communities in South and West Leicestershire. The Trust was established in June 2017 and caters to children aged 4 to 11 in mainly rural / village schools.  

It consists  of the following schools, all located in Leicestershire and close to motorway links:

• All Saints CE Primary School, Sapcote

• Dunton Bassett Primary School

• Sharnford CE Primary School

• John Wycliffe Primary School, Lutterworth

• Gilmorton Chandler CE Primary School

• Ullesthorpe CE Primary School

• Claybrooke Primary School

• St. Margaret's CE Primary School, Stoke Golding

• St Mary's CE Primary School, Bitteswell

We have a partnership with Unity Schools Partnership (USP) which provides curriculum expertise and evidence-informed practices across all of our schools.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher to join our highly committed team. This role is most suited to those passionate about KS1 and supporting children who have Communication & Interaction needs, though for the right candidate, we welcome a conversation about how this role could evolve to match your strengths.

• Experienced in a similar role

• Highly organised and able to set clear priorities in managing their workload

• Able to communicate clearly and positively with staff, parents and pupils, both in person and in written communications

• Able to work calmly under pressure

• Able to show a 'can-do' attitude and seek solutions to problems

• Able to work flexibly and creatively

• Happy, co-operative and able to work on own initiative

• A strong team player

• A person who demonstrates excellent initiative

Added benefits; 

• Staff  Wellbeing support

• Excellent pension contribution from employer

• Continued professional development opportunities

Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our caring school community

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed so , please email: johnwycliffe@ipat.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

This post is 0.6/ Maternity Cover.  Salary scale  M1 -  M6 .  Please see the Teacher Candidate pack for the job description and more information about IPAT. 

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed so , please email: johnwycliffe@ipat.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Safeguarding Statement ; Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  The Trust follow the safer recruitment guidance and references will be requested prior to interview.  Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust Website