Class Teacher

Leigh Academy Oaks, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AX

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 December 2025

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: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.

Are you an inspiring, creative, and passionate teacher? Leigh Academy Oaks has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our team from January 2026. This is your chance to be part of an academy proudly awardedOutstandingby Ofsted (September 2021).

At Leigh Academy Oaks, we are committed to nurturing every pupil’s potential and providing the best possible educational experience. Our focus is on creating an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We work together to achieve excellence for all, fostering confident, resilient children who benefit from the expertise of energetic, highly motivated, and forward-thinking teachers.

We are seeking a teacher who places children at the heart of school life, with high expectations for both pupil achievement and behaviour. You will be someone who inspires and motivates pupils to reach their full potential, while fostering a love of learning in every child.

In return, you will join a dynamic andcollaborative team, with ampleopportunities for professional growth and development, as we continue our journey of excellence.

Why join Leigh Academy Oaks?

🌟An Outstanding Academy:Be part of a thriving, ambitious, and innovative school with a reputation for excellence.

📚A Passionate & Supportive Community:Work alongside dedicated colleagues who share a commitment to providing the best possible start in education.

🚀Career Progression:As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you’ll have access to fantastic CPD opportunities and leadership development pathways.

🏫State-of-the-Art Facilities:Enjoy working in a well-resourced learning environment designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a school that values the importance of education. If you are ready to inspire, challenge, and shape the next generation of learners, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a permanent role, offering MPS/UPS based on experience.

Please note that interviews for this role may be held on a rolling basis. Therefore, we encourage candidates to make early applications where possible to avoid missing this opportunity.

What the school offers its staff

Working with us at Leigh Academy Oaks

Leigh Academy Oaks is a vibrant and nurturing small academy where every child receives the best education. With our dedicated staff and stimulating environment, we're proud of the hard work and positive attitude that flourishes here. We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched by real-life experiences and theInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), fostering confident, independent, and curious learners, , all designed to make education exciting, interesting, and meaningful.

We are delighted to share that Leigh Academy Oaks has been judgedOutstanding by Ofsted. This reflects our commitment to providing a happy, safe, and caring community where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their goals, and where every member of our academy – pupils, staff, and parents – has a voice, choice, and ownership in their educational journey.

You can learn more about our vibrant community and facilities by visiting ourwebsite.

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.

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About Leigh Academy Oaks

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Oaks website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaks-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Oaks

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