Class Teacher (MAT Cover)

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 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: Fixed term - Maternity - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main pay scale, commensurate with experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspiring, creative, and passionate teacher? Leigh Academy Paddock Wood has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis until November 2027.

At Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, we are committed to nurturing every pupil’s potential and providing the best possible educational experience. Our focus is on creating an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We work together to achieve excellence for all, fostering confident, resilient children in an inclusive environment who benefit from the expertise of energetic, highly motivated, and forward-thinking teachers.

We are seeking a teacher who places children at the heart of school life, with high expectations for both pupil achievement and behaviour. You will be someone who inspires and motivates pupils to reach their full potential, while fostering a love of learning in every child.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a school that values the importance of education. If you are a flexible team-player, ambitious for child progress and attainment and are ready to inspire, challenge, and shape the next generation of learners, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a fixed-term role on a maternity cover basis, working full-time and offers Main Pay Scale, commensurate with experience.

Please note that interviews for this role may be held on a rolling basis. Therefore, we encourage candidates to make early applications where possible to avoid missing this 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 the International 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 our website.

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 Paddock Wood (2).pdf - 961 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 618 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leigh Academy Paddock Wood website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/paddock-wood-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

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

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