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Class Teacher - MAT Leave

Darrick Wood Junior School, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday Full-Time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Sep 2026 to 31.03.2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

● Has current experience of working successfully in a primary/KS2 setting

● Is able to motivate and inspire pupils and colleagues alike

● Aspires to high standards and maintains high expectations of pupils,themselves and their colleagues

● Is committed to getting the very best out of every child

● Is able to work effectively as part of a team

● Can think with a growth mindset

● Demonstrates strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

What the school offers its staff

Darrick Wood Junior School (visit the school's website here) is a large three-formentry junior school on the outskirts of the London Borough of Bromley. We arelooking to strengthen our teaching team with the addition of a proven classroompractitioner who is passionate about learning and committed to making everyschool day count.

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

Inicio Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment for post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LET Class Teacher JD_PS Primary Schools.pdf - 164 KB (opens in new tab)

About Darrick Wood Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 377 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Darrick Wood Junior School website
• Email address: HRPrimaries@iniciotrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/darrick-wood-junior-school

Arranging a visit to Darrick Wood Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HRPrimaries@iniciotrust.org.

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