Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Leigh Academy Marden, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9JX20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 April 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
- Fixed term - Maternity - Maternity or parental leave cover
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 September 2026.
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 the school offers its staff
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!
Note that whilst the position is offered on a maternity cover basis initially of up to one year, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Leigh Academy Marden or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.
This is a full-time, fixed term opportunity offering MPS/UPS, based on experience.
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Marden
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 322 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Marden website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
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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