Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 11 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Location: | Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0ba6a0b5-0cf9-4e95-b1d8-eb95d1b7e661 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate and dedicated primary teacher looking for a truly inspiring place to make a real difference? Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is seeking an enthusiasticClass Teacherto join our warm and supportive team! We are a school that cherishes creativity, celebrates individuality, and is deeply committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for all of our children.
At Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, your ideas will be valued, collaboration is key, and the joy of learning fills every classroom. You'll be part of a close-knit community where you can truly flourish and help young minds blossom. We believe in nurturing both our pupils and our staff, offering a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.
What makes Leigh Academy Paddock Wood a special place to work:
• A warm, welcoming, and supportive school community.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and grow.
• A dedicated and collaborative team of teachers and support staff.
• A commitment to your professional development and well-being.
• A leadership team that values your contributions and encourages innovation.
• A truly positive atmosphere where you'll feel valued and appreciated.
• The potential for aTLRfor candidates ready to take on additional responsibility
Ready to inspire bright futures? We encourage you to apply!
We warmly encourage you to experience first-hand the inspiring and purposeful environment at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood. Pre-application visits or phone calls to discuss the role with a member of our team are both welcomed. To arrange a visit or call, please contactAmy Wenban(Recruitment Advisor) atamy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
This is a full time, permanent opportunity offering Main Pay Scale, commensurate with experience.
Please Note: We may conduct interviews as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity!
What the school offers its staff
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is a thriving three-form entry school in the heart of West Kent.Our vision is to create inquisitive, proactive learners, fostering a culture where there are no limits to what we can achieve when we work together. Our values of 'aspire, respect, and persevere' permeate everything we do, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our curriculum seamlessly interweaves the National Curriculum with theInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), making all learning relevant and purposeful. We champion personal development, immersing children in opportunities to grow and acquire essential skills for their future. Our broad curriculum is enhanced by specialist teachers and extensive extra-curricular activities, including local trips, London visits, a Year 5 residential, and a wide range of clubs.
Our highly effective and dedicated teaching team benefits from a robust professional development programme and the vast support network of Leigh Academies Trust. We also value the significant parental and community support that enriches our learning environment.
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.
Are you a passionate and dedicated primary teacher looking for a truly inspiring place to make a real difference? Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is seeking an enthusiasticClass Teacherto join our warm and supportive team! We are a school that cherishes creativity, celebrates individuality, and is deeply committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for all of our children.
At Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, your ideas will be valued, collaboration is key, and the joy of learning fills every classroom. You'll be part of a close-knit community where you can truly flourish and help young minds blossom. We believe in nurturing both our pupils and our staff, offering a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.
What makes Leigh Academy Paddock Wood a special place to work:
• A warm, welcoming, and supportive school community.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and grow.
• A dedicated and collaborative team of teachers and support staff.
• A commitment to your professional development and well-being.
• A leadership team that values your contributions and encourages innovation.
• A truly positive atmosphere where you'll feel valued and appreciated.
• The potential for aTLRfor candidates ready to take on additional responsibility
Ready to inspire bright futures? We encourage you to apply!
We warmly encourage you to experience first-hand the inspiring and purposeful environment at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood. Pre-application visits or phone calls to discuss the role with a member of our team are both welcomed. To arrange a visit or call, please contactAmy Wenban(Recruitment Advisor) atamy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
This is a full time, permanent opportunity offering Main Pay Scale, commensurate with experience.
Please Note: We may conduct interviews as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity!
What the school offers its staff
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is a thriving three-form entry school in the heart of West Kent.Our vision is to create inquisitive, proactive learners, fostering a culture where there are no limits to what we can achieve when we work together. Our values of 'aspire, respect, and persevere' permeate everything we do, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our curriculum seamlessly interweaves the National Curriculum with theInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), making all learning relevant and purposeful. We champion personal development, immersing children in opportunities to grow and acquire essential skills for their future. Our broad curriculum is enhanced by specialist teachers and extensive extra-curricular activities, including local trips, London visits, a Year 5 residential, and a wide range of clubs.
Our highly effective and dedicated teaching team benefits from a robust professional development programme and the vast support network of Leigh Academies Trust. We also value the significant parental and community support that enriches our learning environment.
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.