Class Teacher Ks2 - Maternity

Leigh Primary School, Leigh

• Ref:KCC886-2137-142T
• Posted:18/03/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:30th April 2026

Advert

Leigh Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our strong and supportive school community on a part-time basis with a wonderful job share. The contract is temporary due to a maternity leave and will be Monday - Wednesday from September until April 2027.

The position will be in Key Stage 2 in our Year 4/5 mixed aged class, as we are looking to appoint the right candidate for our school.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• • Can demonstrate exceptional classroom practice.
  • Has high expectations for every child and creates an inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.
  • Shares our commitment to developing the whole child academically, socially and emotionally.
  • Has a creative outlook and is passionate about curriculum development, innovation and change.
  • Is motivated to work within a small, dedicated team and maintain high standards of professional conduct.
  • Is willing to lead and develop an area of the curriculum.
  • Can work in a team with their job share

We can offer:

• • Kind, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
  • A strong commitment to supporting your professional development.
  • A hard-working, supportive staff team that is ambitious for our pupils and our school.
  • A beautiful village school setting with extensive opportunities for outdoor learning.
  • A positive and supportive parent community.
  • A long-standing and experienced member of staff to job share the class teaching role with and dedicated planning, preparation and assessment time within which to work collobaratively.

About Our School

Leigh Primary School is a popular village primary school located on The Green in the heart of Leigh village, near Tonbridge. Our school currently educates 130 children aged 4–11 across five classes and benefits from a beautiful rural setting that supports outdoor learning and play.

Our ethos of “Sharing, Caring and Learning Together” underpins everything we do. We are proud to deliver an exciting and creative curriculum that focuses on achievement while inspiring a love of learning and nurturing the whole child.

Our size means that every child is truly known and valued, and we work closely with families and the wider community to ensure our pupils leave us confident, capable and ready to contribute positively to the world around them.

Visits

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01732832660/office@leigh.kent.sch.uk to speak to our Office Manger and/or the headteacher.

Leigh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS Check and references.

We reserve the right to interview candidates upon receipt of application during the advertisement window. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Information about the school

Leigh Primary School is a popular village primary school located on The Green in the heart of Leigh village, near Tonbridge. Our school currently educates 130 children aged 4–11 across five classes and benefits from a beautiful rural setting that supports outdoor learning and play. Our ethos of “Sharing, Caring and Learning Together” underpins everything we do. We are proud to deliver an exciting and creative curriculum that focuses on achievement while inspiring a love of learning and nurturing the whole child. Our size means that every child is truly known and valued, and we work closely with families and the wider community to ensure our pupils leave us confident, capable and ready to contribute positively to the world around them.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenna Halfhide
• Address:The Green, Leigh, Kent, TN11 8QP
• Telephone: (01732) 832660
• Email: headteacher@leigh.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01732 835249

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification