Class Teacher

Leigh Academy Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9JX

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or earlier if possible

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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 dedicated primary teacher looking for a truly inspiring place to make a real difference? Leigh Academy Marden is looking for aClass Teacherto join our friendly and ambitious team from January 2027 or earlier.

Leigh Academy Marden is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students, nurturing their growth academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where both students and staff thrive. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to embark on their teaching journey and grow alongside our dedicated team.

What makes Leigh Academy Marden a special place to work:

✨Shape the future- make a lasting impact on our pupils’ 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.

What the school offers its staff

Leigh Academy Marden is a thriving and growing community based school which is at the heart of the village community.

We pride ourselves on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched through our after school clubs and co-curricular activities which are made accessible to all. As an IB World School, our curriculum provision is enhanced further through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). It is an aspirational high quality inquiry-led learning framework, where the National Curriculum is delivered through in-context experiences. Through the PYP, children are encouraged to be risk-takers, life-long learners and global citizens.

At Marden, we believe that every child deserves the right to a nurturing and caring community, where children feel safe and inspired to learn. We have a shared vision that is ambitious and promotes high expectations for all. Collectively challenging ourselves and one another, showing both support and resilience to continuously improve and achieve, in learning and in life is part of our daily practice.

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

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_Marden_(1).pdf - 3.62 MB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Marden

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 323 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leigh Academy Marden website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marden-primary-academy-tonbridge

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Marden

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

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