Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 8NJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6e585040-6aae-40ee-b6be-46d22f121b91 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicatedClass Teacherready to ignite a love of learning and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Horsmonden is seeking a passionate educator to join our vibrant team fromSeptember 2026.
This is a rare opportunity for a highly effective practitioner to join our well-established team and the right candidate will be highly motivated to foster a nurturing yet rigorous learning environment that aligns with our mission statement to ‘develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring individuals that understand the world around them while demonstrating respect.’ We are looking for an educator who possesses a deep-seated passion for inquiry-based learning and the ability to inspire a diverse group of young thinkers to reach their full potential.
Beyond classroom excellence, the ideal applicant will:
• Work effectively within our close-knit staff to share best practices and contribute to the academy's vibrant community spirit.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to integrate modern pedagogical strategies.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement while providing the emotional and academic scaffolding necessary for every student to thrive.
Ultimately, you should be an individual who views teaching not just as a job, but as a chance to shape global citizens within the unique, supportive setting of Leigh Academy Horsmonden.
What the school offers its staff
Working with us at Leigh Academy Horsmonden
Leigh Academy Horsmonden is a school committed to encouraging lifelong learning and developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring individuals. Our core aim is to prepare every child for life beyond Horsmonden from the moment they walk through our doors.
As part of our dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable team, you'll contribute to providing inspiring, motivating, and exciting learning opportunities that enable every child to achieve their best. Our curriculum is framed by theInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), developing well-rounded individuals through its learner profile attributes. Together, staff and children are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.
Founded in 1853, we remain at the heart of our community, benefiting from an active, supportive parent body and excellent local links. These connections allow us to work closely together, ensuring the best experiences for the children of Horsmonden.
Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting ourwebsite.
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.
MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicatedClass Teacherready to ignite a love of learning and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Horsmonden is seeking a passionate educator to join our vibrant team fromSeptember 2026.
This is a rare opportunity for a highly effective practitioner to join our well-established team and the right candidate will be highly motivated to foster a nurturing yet rigorous learning environment that aligns with our mission statement to ‘develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring individuals that understand the world around them while demonstrating respect.’ We are looking for an educator who possesses a deep-seated passion for inquiry-based learning and the ability to inspire a diverse group of young thinkers to reach their full potential.
Beyond classroom excellence, the ideal applicant will:
• Work effectively within our close-knit staff to share best practices and contribute to the academy's vibrant community spirit.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to integrate modern pedagogical strategies.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement while providing the emotional and academic scaffolding necessary for every student to thrive.
Ultimately, you should be an individual who views teaching not just as a job, but as a chance to shape global citizens within the unique, supportive setting of Leigh Academy Horsmonden.
What the school offers its staff
Working with us at Leigh Academy Horsmonden
Leigh Academy Horsmonden is a school committed to encouraging lifelong learning and developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring individuals. Our core aim is to prepare every child for life beyond Horsmonden from the moment they walk through our doors.
As part of our dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable team, you'll contribute to providing inspiring, motivating, and exciting learning opportunities that enable every child to achieve their best. Our curriculum is framed by theInternational Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), developing well-rounded individuals through its learner profile attributes. Together, staff and children are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.
Founded in 1853, we remain at the heart of our community, benefiting from an active, supportive parent body and excellent local links. These connections allow us to work closely together, ensuring the best experiences for the children of Horsmonden.
Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting ourwebsite.
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.