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The Grove Primary School · Melton Mowbray · Leicestershire

Job description

This is an opportunity for a Fixed Term Teacher to join our Team at The Grove Primary School

Primary Teacher

Fixed term until 31st October 2027 to cover a Maternity leave.

Full Time
Main Pay Scale (M1-M6)

To start from October 2026

The successful candidate will have the ambition and desire to achieve outstanding outcomes for our pupils and inspire them through quality first teaching and learning. The role will provide excellent professional development opportunities.

About The Grove Primary School

The Grove is a wonderful school that puts its children and community first. We take huge pride in our high ambitions as we ensure all children in our care receive the best education whilst learning about themselves and having fun along the way.

We “Explore the World Through Words” as we immerse ourselves in our innovative knowledge curriculum which offers many opportunities for BRAVE cross-curricular learning. Our children make us proud every day as they demonstrate our school values which underpin all we do.

Our website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community.

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.

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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

Employee wellbeing schemes

Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Interviews: 23/09/2026

Start date: October 2026

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.

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Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

The Grove Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 5–11

Good
Pupils
193
Avg teacher salary
£40,868
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.1:1
Academy trust
MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0HN

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Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) M1-M6
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
11 August 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026

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