Class Teacher - Full-time

Leigh Academy Horsmonden, Horsmonden

  • Ref:KCC886-2135-119T
  • Posted:23/05/2025
  • Pay:MPS commensurate with experience
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:02/06/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher ready to ignite a love of learning and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Horsmonden is seeking a passionate educator to join our vibrant team from September 2025.

This is your chance to become part of a thriving primary academy where your energy and commitment will directly shape our students' educational journeys. We're looking for a motivated teacher who places student achievement at the heart of everything they do, eager to contribute to the continued growth and success of our wonderful school.

This role is suitable for both experienced teachers and driven Early Career Teachers (ECTs), as you will join a highly supportive and collaborative team committed to nurturing your development.

Why choose Leigh Academy Horsmonden?

  • Shape Our Future: A unique opportunity to influence our growth within the supportive Leigh Academies Trust.
  • Driven Community: Join a school community committed to relentlessly raising achievement and attainment.
  • Modern Environment: Teach in a welcoming environment with modern buildings, excellent resources, and top-tier facilities.
  • Grow Your Craft: Benefit from a strong commitment to your professional development with ample opportunities, perfect for ECTs seeking a supportive start.
  • Empowered by Support: Work alongside a supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team dedicated to your success.

We strongly recommend you visit us to experience firsthand what an inspiring and purposeful environment Leigh Academy Horsmonden is, for both pupils and adults. Pre-application visits or phone calls to discuss the role with a member of our team are warmly encouraged and welcomed. To arrange, please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.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.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.

 

Information about the school

Here at Horsmonden Primary Academy, our aim is to encourage lifelong learning and develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring individuals that understand the world around them while demonstrating respect. It is important to us all that Horsmonden children are prepared for life outside Horsmonden and that journey starts the minute they walk through our doors.

I feel extremely privileged to be Principal at Horsmonden Primary Academy and to work with such a dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable staff team. We are all proud to work here and firmly believe in every child achieving their best through providing inspiring, motivating and exciting learning opportunities.

Our curriculum is framed by the Primary Years Programme, from the International Baccalaureate and we strongly believe in the 10 learner profile attributes. They represent the capacities and responsibilities for intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth. Together, staff and children are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk takers, balanced and reflective.

Horsmonden School was founded in 1853 and we have been at the heart of the community ever since. We are proud to have an active, supportive parent body and excellent links with the local community enabling us to work closely together, providing the best experiences for the children of Horsmonden.

If you would like to find out more, please contact the school office to book a guided tour. I look forward to meeting you!

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
  • Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
  • Telephone: 01634 412 258
  • Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.