- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 85 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Ferns Primary Academy website
Class Teacher - Temporary
More than one location, The Kite Academy Trust17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, temporary
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary contract attached to maternity leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS (£34,398 - £46,839 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’relooking to appoint talented teachers to join our exceptional team in September 2026!
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do; we believe, by working as one Kite team, we are stronger together. As a class teacher with Kite,you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust where schools work closely together. We place a significant emphasis on colleague wellbeing and offer a unique wellness pledge that ensures that every member of staff feels supported, valued, and able to thrive - particularly those at the very start of their teaching career.If you join us as an ECT,you willbenefitfrom a structured ECT programme, high-qualitymentoringand opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues across the Trust.
Here at Kite we pride ourselves on placing your workload, professional development and personal wellbeing at the centre of all that we do. Kite is recognised by Ofsted as a Trust where ‘staff speak highly of leaders, governors and trustees. Teachers enjoy impressive training opportunities. They work with schools across the trust to share expertise and develop their skills. This helps their workload and wellbeing’ (Ofsted, November 2023).
The Kite Academy Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are guided by our core values of positivity, integrity, resilience, respect, and aspiration. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment where early career teachers can develop confidence, expertise, and a lifelong love of teaching.
Principle responsibilities:
The teacher will undertake all duties required of a qualified teacher identified in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document and will also undertake teaching in a designated area of the academy including, as below:
- Establishing positive relationships with the children in your class and across the academy
- Planning and teaching well-structured lessons, which meet the needs of all pupils
- Making accurate and productive use of assessment to promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
- Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
- Managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- Undertaking reasonable roles and responsibilities as requested by the Head Teacher
- Playing a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos of the school, and encouraging staff, parents and pupils to do likewise
- Complying with school policies and procedures
Ensuring personal professional development is prioritised, being up-to-date with national and local developments and participating in whole school and individualised INSET.
What the school offers its staff
We offer you:
- A trust which is committed to continuously improving colleague wellbeing
- A curriculum which colleagues shape for the future
- Approaches which are evidence and research informed
- The option to work from home to complete PPA
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- The opportunity to help shape our Trust education strategy
- A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as happy, motivated children
- Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours)
- Competitive salary & pension scheme
- An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Workplace pension through TPS
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
The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Kite Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- gemma.golland@kite.academy
- Phone number
- 01252 984930
The Kite Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in October 2015 with a shared aim of providing the very best for all of our children, families and staff. Our Trust is built around our shared vision - to be a first class, inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking family of local academies. Collaboration at every level, across the Trust, is a vital element in our continuing success. We are a Trust with our vision and values at the heart of all that do, and whilst our schools have their own distinct identities, we believe that by working collaboratively as one Trust wide team, we are uniquely placed to create an incredible education offer for the children of The Kite Academy Trust.
School Details
The Ferns Primary Academy
Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 300 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy website
Cross Farm Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 80 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cross Farm Infant Academy website
Mytchett Primary & Nursery Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mytchett Primary & Nursery Academy website
Holly Lodge Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 424 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holly Lodge Primary Academy website
Folly Hill Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 68 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Folly Hill Infant Academy website
The Grove Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Grove Primary Academy website
Hale Nursery & Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 256 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hale Nursery & Primary Academy website
Sandringham Infant & Nursery Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sandringham Infant & Nursery Academy website
Arranging a visit to The Kite Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gemma.golland@kite.academy.
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