Class Teacher - EYFS
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
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 a passionate and dedicatedEYFS teacherlooking for a truly inspiring place to make a real difference? Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Class Teacher to join our friendly and ambitious team from September 2026.
At Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, we are a school that cherishes creativity, celebrates individuality, and is deeply committed to providing exceptional early learning experiences for all of our children. We are seeking someone with a genuine passion for EYFS, who understands the importance of the early years in shaping a child’s future and is committed to nurturing curiosity, independence and a love of learning from the very start.
Your ideas will be valued, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be part of a close-knit community where teamwork is key, and where a caring, supportive and nurturing approach ensures every child feels safe, valued and ready to learn. We are looking for a teacher who is hardworking and diligent, with high expectations and a strong sense of ambition for all pupils, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their very best.
We believe in nurturing both our pupils and our staff, offering a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive as part of a collaborative and dedicated team.
What makes Leigh Academy Paddock Wood a special place to work:
✨ Shape the future - make a lasting impact on our pupils’ early learning and development.
✨ Develop your career - if you’re interested, there’s an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious staff body. We welcome ambitious practitioners who wish to progress towards senior leadership.
✨ Time to grow - we value collaboration. Our professional development offer is bespoke and supportive. We value work life balance and prioritise collaborative planning opportunities and instructional coaching.
✨ Be part of a community - join a supportive staff team who work together to ensure every child thrives.
Ready to inspire bright futures? We encourage you to apply!
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS, based on experience.
Please Note: We may conduct interviews as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity!
What the school offers its staff
Working with us at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is a thriving three-form entry school in the heart of West Kent.Our vision is to create inquisitive, proactive learners, fostering a culture where there are no limits to what we can achieve when we work together. Our values of 'aspire, respect, and persevere' permeate everything we do, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our curriculum seamlessly interweaves the National Curriculum with theInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), making all learning relevant and purposeful. We champion personal development, immersing children in opportunities to grow and acquire essential skills for their future. Our broad curriculum is enhanced by specialist teachers and extensive extra-curricular activities, including local trips, London visits, a Year 5 residential, and a wide range of clubs.
Our highly effective and dedicated teaching team benefits from a robust professional development programme and the vast support network of Leigh Academies Trust. We also value the significant parental and community support that enriches our learning environment.
Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting ourwebsite.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
- School type
- Academies, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 616 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Paddock Wood website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
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