Teacher

Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy, Camberley, GU16 6LG

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 3-6 (£38,627 - £46,839 FTE)

Teacher job summary

Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy

Class Teacher

Required for September 2026

Temporary  Maternity cover  Part-time

Salary: MPS 3-6 (£38,627 - £46,839 FTE)

We’re looking 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.

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.

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

To apply, please complete an online application form

Application process:

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st July 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday 6th July 2026

Start: 1st September 2026

Early applications are recommended as suitable applicants may be interviewed sooner according to availability and the post filled prior to this date.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Kite Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, satisfactory employment references and online searches. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.

We are an equal opportunities employer who value diversity and inclusion. Guided by our values—positivity, respect, integrity, resilience, and aspiration—we are committed to creating a fair and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and help make a difference in the communities we serve

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 successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lakeside-nursery-primary-academy

At Lakeside Nursery and Primary Academy, we place children at the heart of everything that we do. Catering for 2 - 11 year-olds, our dedicated team strives to help each individual to grow and thrive, academically and socially. Lakeside children are happy, confident learners who are prepared to have a go at challenges and seek to be the best that they can be. We are especially proud of our older children who are technology, sports and artistic leaders across the whole academy. Through our creative and inspiring curriculum, we promote a love of learning and use our fantastic, spacious grounds and facilities to full capacity – we even have our own forest area on site! You have to see it to believe it! Please come and visit us anytime.

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