Class Teacher

Leigh Academy Dartford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale + London Fringe Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Class Teacher to join and strengthen our existing team from September 2026.

Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome as are applications from more experienced teachers; we can offer a fantastic range of professional development opportunities within the academy and across the wider Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Come and be part of Leigh Academy Dartford's outstanding team! Our inquiry-driven approach to learning ensures that our pupils achieve exceptionally well. Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable as a result of our character-driven approach to developing their self-belief and resilience. We are proud of our entire community and we are sure you will be too!

We have phenomenal children; a teamwork ethos; and an exceptional CPD programme. We believe in helping you to be the best you can be so that our children get the very best. Our ambitious and exciting curriculum was celebrated in our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2025) where we were recognised as outstanding in all areas.

At Leigh Academy Dartford, we believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and we teach all our children to be, 'Determined, Persistent Achievers (who are) Learning to Change the World'. This underpins the values for all that we do in every aspect of academy life. We value the diversity of our academy community and celebrate each step of progress our children make. This role will give you the opportunity to work with our fantastic team where your personal development will be nurtured to ensure our children receive the very best education.

This is a unique opportunity to work at a internationally-minded, outstanding academy which is embedded both in the local and global community. At the core of achieving this is high-quality CPD for our entire team and a belief in the importance of consistently high expectations for all.

In return, we will offer you:

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT Academy
• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
• A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities
• A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

This is a maternity cover role until July 2027, offering MPS/UPS based on experience.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job_Pack___Teacher_(Primary)___Leigh_Academy_Dartford_(4).pdf - 838 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Dartford

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 670 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Dartford website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dartford-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Dartford

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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