Year Group Lead
New Horizons Children's Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
6 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 December 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,280 - £52,000 +TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for progression in your next role in primary education?
We are seeking a Year Group Lead to join our supportive team at New Horizons Children’s Academy. The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher, who will be willing to play a full part in the further development of our school and our trust, joining us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.
Our Year Group Lead will ensure frequent discussion with their team to discuss learning and identify appropriate next steps. They willestablish high expectations for books and ensure consistency across classes, including quality and frequency of marking.
As part of the role, the Year Group Lead will be responsible for year group events, contributions and off site visits. They will ensure good communication with parents for year group information including curriculum and homework alongside day to day concerns or issues.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Applying for the job
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About New Horizons Children's Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 631 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- New Horizons Children's Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
New Horizons Children's Academy is a "Good" school (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.
'There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff.' - University of Exeter (Thinking Schools Accreditation)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.
Arranging a visit to New Horizons Children's Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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