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Class Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 17 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 May 2026
Location: Erith, Kent, DA8 1LE
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 2516f68e-346b-4905-8523-334499e35c49

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Belmont Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic class teacher to join its team. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge, effective classroom management, and the ability toplan engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners. Strong communication skills, a commitment to professional development, and adherence to the Teachers’ Standards are key requirements for this role.

Main Purpose:

The Class Teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the Teachers’ Professional Standards Document.

•Consistently demonstrate high quality, effective teaching practice through the planning and delivery of the school’s curriculum securing high outcomes for all pupils.

• Lead either a core subject or foundation subject at an operational and strategic level across the school (this does not apply to an ECT).

What the school offers its staff

Belmont is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Belmont is committed to creating a diverse workforce and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

We are a two form entry school with a virtual resource provision for pupils with a physical/medical need including pupils who are visually impaired or blind. Our resource provision does not operate separately from the rest of the school and we pride ourselves on our inclusive practice. Our aim is to provide excellent learning experiences to our pupils in a safe, calm and positive environment preparing our pupils for the next stage of their learning and supporting them to reach their full potential.

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.

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