If you're looking for a permanent teaching role, Mana Education has you covered. We work with schools in Leicester and Leicestershire to fill permanent teaching vacancies at both primary and secondary levels. Whether you're an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge or an NQT ready to start your career, we’ll help you find a position that matches your skills and goals.

Ideal for Early Career Teachers

Our positions are particularly suitable for early career teachers. We understand the unique challenges faced by those new to the profession and ensure you find supportive environments to grow and thrive.

• Tailored Opportunities: Whether you are freshly qualified or have a few years under your belt, our roles are designed to meet your career stage.

• Skill Alignment: We match you with schools where your skills and aspirations align perfectly with their needs.

By combining experience and enthusiasm, we help both seasoned educators and newcomers find their perfect fit, ensuring a seamless transition into your new role. We have permanent positions available in mainstream and SEN schools, as well as opportunities for teaching assistants and other support staff. Our team will work closely with you to ensure you find the right school and role, offering guidance every step of the way.

Teaching and Leadership Job Roles

When exploring career opportunities in education, it's important to understand the variety of positions available under teaching and leadership roles. Here's a breakdown of common job titles you might encounter:

• Teacher: This is the foundational role involving the direct education of students across different subjects and age groups.

• Head of Year or Phase: These leaders oversee the academic and personal development of students within a particular year group or educational phase.

• Head of Department or Curriculum: Responsible for managing a specific academic department, these professionals ensure curriculum standards are met and often mentor other teachers within their specialisation.

• Assistant Headteacher: Playing a supportive role, these individuals help in the operational and academic administration of a school, often focusing on specific areas like academics or student welfare.

• Deputy Headteacher: Second in command, they assist the headteacher in managing the school, and may take charge in the headteacher's absence.

• Headteacher: The principal leader of the school, responsible for overall management, strategic planning, and ensuring an optimal learning environment.

• SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator): Focused on supporting students with special educational needs, this role involves creating inclusive learning plans and coordinating with teachers and parents.

• Other Leadership Roles: These can include various positions that support the school's leadership team, offering targeted expertise or oversight in areas like educational technology, pastoral care, or school administration.

Each of these roles plays a crucial part in the educational ecosystem, contributing to both teaching excellence and effective school management.

When exploring teaching job opportunities, you'll encounter several types of educational institutions, each with its own unique characteristics and governance structures. Here's a closer look at the main types:

1. Academies

• Overview: Academies are publicly funded schools that operate independently of local authority control. They have the freedom to innovate in curriculum delivery and school governance.
• Examples: Multi-academy trusts (MATs) often manage a group of academies, providing support and shared resources.

2. Free Schools

• Overview: Similar to academies, free schools are funded by the government but established by groups such as parents, teachers, or charitable organisations. They have the flexibility to design their curricula and school days, tailored to meet community needs.
• Growth: These schools are often set up in response to demand for more educational choices in specific areas.

3. Local Authority Maintained Schools

• Overview: These schools are overseen and funded by local government authorities. They must adhere to national curriculum standards and guidelines set by the local council.
• Benefits: Teachers here may find comprehensive support from the local authority, including resources and professional development opportunities.

Additional Options

• Independent Schools: Privately funded and not subject to the same regulations as state schools, offering varied curricula.
• Special Schools: Cater to students with special educational needs, often providing specialised teaching environments.

Each institution type offers distinct opportunities and environments for teaching professionals, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your skills and career aspirations.

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