Class Teacher

Leigh Academy Horsmonden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 8NJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: 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 enthusiastic and dedicatedClass Teacherready to ignite a love of learning and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Horsmonden is seeking a passionate educator to join our vibrant team fromSeptember 2026.

This is a rare opportunity for a highly effective practitioner to join our well-established team and the right candidate will be highly motivated to foster a nurturing yet rigorous learning environment that aligns with our mission statement to ‘develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring individuals that understand the world around them while demonstrating respect.’ We are looking for an educator who possesses a deep-seated passion for inquiry-based learning and the ability to inspire a diverse group of young thinkers to reach their full potential.

Beyond classroom excellence, the ideal applicant will:

• Work effectively within our close-knit staff to share best practices and contribute to the academy's vibrant community spirit.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to integrate modern pedagogical strategies.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement while providing the emotional and academic scaffolding necessary for every student to thrive.

Ultimately, you should be an individual who views teaching not just as a job, but as a chance to shape global citizens within the unique, supportive setting of Leigh Academy Horsmonden.

What the school offers its staff

Working with us at Leigh Academy Horsmonden

Leigh Academy Horsmonden is a school committed to encouraging lifelong learning and developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring individuals. Our core aim is to prepare every child for life beyond Horsmonden from the moment they walk through our doors.

As part of our dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable team, you'll contribute to providing inspiring, motivating, and exciting learning opportunities that enable every child to achieve their best. Our curriculum is framed by theInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), developing well-rounded individuals through its learner profile attributes. Together, staff and children are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.

Founded in 1853, we remain at the heart of our community, benefiting from an active, supportive parent body and excellent local links. These connections allow us to work closely together, ensuring the best experiences for the children of Horsmonden.

Discover more about our vibrant academy 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.

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_Horsmonden_(1).pdf - 900 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Horsmonden

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Horsmonden website
• Email address: isabelle.elliott@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horsmonden-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Horsmonden

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

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