Class Teacher (Primary Phase)

Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• 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: 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 + additional LAT benefits.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher looking for a truly unique place to make a real difference? Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is looking for a talented Class Teacher to join our friendly and ambitious primary team from January 2027.

At The Hundred of Hoo, we are more than just a school; we are a thriving all-through community where creativity is championed and collaboration is at our core. You’ll be joining us at an incredibly exciting time - our recent Ofsted visit confirmed we are firmly on the path to 'Exceptional', noting the rapid transformation and high performance of our academy.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy the freedom of a flexible curriculum and the rare chance to work alongside secondary specialists to enrich our pupils' learning. Whether it’s shaping our brand-new outdoor learning spaces or engaging in cross-phase projects, you’ll have the space to be creative and the support to truly flourish.

What the school offers its staff

What makes Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo a special place to work:

• ✨ Shape the Vision - Be a key player in our growth from one to two-form entry. Help us design innovative learning environments, including our new outdoor spaces.

• ✨ Cross-Phase Collaboration - Benefit from a unique all-through setting where primary and secondary expertise meet to create an exceptional curriculum.

• ✨ Subject Leadership Opportunities - We are looking for leaders. Take ownership of a subject area and lead its development across the primary phase with the resources and autonomy to succeed.

• ✨ Bespoke Career Development - We invest in you. From instructional coaching to leadership pathways, our CPD is tailored to help you take the next step in your professional journey.

• ✨ A Supportive Community - Join a warm, close-knit staff team where your wellbeing is valued and your ideas are heard.

If you’re a teacher who’s excited to inspire, develop, and help shape the future of education, then we’d love to hear from you!

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

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Job Pack _ Class Teacher _ Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (2026) (2).pdf - 845 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1829 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hundred-of-hoo-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo

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

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