Class Teacher
Leigh Academy Dartford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQThis job expired on 10 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2026 (or earlier dependent on successful candidates availability)
Closing date
10 September 2025 at 9:46am
Date listed
4 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
Come and be part of Leigh Academy Dartford's outstanding Key Stage 1 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 a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Class Teacher to join and strengthen our existing team from January 2026 (or earlier).
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.
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.
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
What the school offers its staff
Working with us at Leigh Academy Dartford
Leigh Academy Dartford is a highly successful three form entry primary school in Dartford, catering for children between the ages of three and eleven. We provide children with meaningful opportunities and experiences to become global citizens who have a desire to learn. "We are an accredited IB school and are currently implementing the PYP (Primary Years programme of the International Baccalaureate). Learning is built upon experiences that are real and relevant. Whilst we follow the National Curriculum we also respond to the interests and needs of the children to ensure that each term the activities excite and engage everyone." Our purpose is to equip our children to be internationally-minded and to possess the essential skills they need to be successful and engaged in all their learning throughout their educational careers and within their future vocations. Our aim is to send all our pupils onwards so they become lifelong learners, who are successful, confident and responsible citizens with a desire to improve the world in which they live.Click here to view our school website.
At Leigh Academy Dartford, we pride ourselves on nurturing our children to become determined, persistent achievers who will change the world. As a member of our team, you will be well-supported and provided with opportunities to develop yourself as a teacher and professional. Our pupils have said that they would like kind, happy and enthusiastic teachers who make learning fun, but also help them to achieve their very best!
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
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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