Class Teacher
Leigh Academy Dartford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2025 (or earlier dependent on successful candidates availability)
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year
Pay scale
- MPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and know that all children develop quickly in the early years.We have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Class Teacher to join and strengthen our existing team from Easter 2025 (or earlier dependant on the successful candidates avalibility).
We warmly welcome applicants to arrange a visit to the academy prior to submitting an application to see how our team. You can do so by contacting Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor) on charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk
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.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a graduate with QTS
- Has evidence of outstanding practice as a classroom teacher
- Has high levels of success in teaching across all stages of the primary sector and, in particular, demonstrate how they have been able to meet the needs of children with SEN/D
- Has the highest expectations of pupils and themselves
- Is enthusiastic, imaginative and forward thinking
- Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed
- Is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors
- Possesses excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
This is a fixed term opportunity until December 2025 offering MPS, commensurate with experience.
What the school offers its staff
Come and be part of Leigh Academy Dartford's outstanding 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!
At Leigh Academy Dartford, 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 Key Stage One team where your personal development will be nurtured to ensure our children receive the very best education.
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
Further details about the role
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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 Dartford
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 662 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Leigh Academy Dartford website (opens in new tab)
- 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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