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Class Teacher

Belmont Academy, Erith, Kent, DA8 1LE

This job expired on 7 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (563)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week over 52 weeks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: between £37,870 and £56,154

What skills and experience we're looking for

Belmont Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic class teacher to join its team. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, effective classroom management, and the ability toplan engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners. Strong communication skills, a commitment to professional development, and adherence to the Teachers’ Standards are key requirements for this role.

Main Purpose:

The Class Teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the Teachers’ Professional Standards Document.

•Consistently demonstrate high quality, effective teaching practice through the planning and delivery of the school’s curriculum securing high outcomes for all pupils.

• Lead either a core subject or foundation subject at an operational and strategic level across the school (this does not apply to an ECT).

What the school offers its staff

Belmont is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Belmont is committed to creating a diverse workforce and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

We are a two form entry school with a virtual resource provision for pupils with a physical/medical need including pupils who are visually impaired or blind. Our resource provision does not operate separately from the rest of the school and we pride ourselves on our inclusive practice. Our aim is to provide excellent learning experiences to our pupils in a safe, calm and positive environment preparing our pupils for the next stage of their learning and supporting them to reach their full potential.

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.

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About Belmont Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 436 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Belmont Academy website
• Email address: isabel.murphy@lsec.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/belmont-academy

We are a two form entry school with a virtual resource provision for pupils who are visually impaired or blind and for children with a  physical and/or medical need.  Our resource provision does not operate separately from the rest of the school and we pride ourselves on our inclusive practice.   Our aim is to provide excellent learning experiences to our pupils in a safe, calm and positive environment preparing our pupils for the next stage of their learning and supporting them to reach their full potential. 


Situated on the borders of Bexleyheath and Erith in the London Borough of Bexley, our excellent environment provides our pupils with the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities, ensuring that they thrive socially, physically, emotionally and academically. Our pupils are well behaved and eager to learn making them a pleasure to teach.

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