Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Fixed Term

Leigh Academy Bearsted, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2131-91T
• Posted:14/05/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS based on experience
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:31/05/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Are you a qualified teacher seeking an opportunity in an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ IB World school? Do you have the passion and drive to help all children achieve? Leigh Academy Bearsted is looking for a Reception Class Teacher to join our friendly and ambitious team from September 2026.

Leigh Academy Bearsted is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Reception teacher looking for a truly inspiring place to make a real difference. In being part of our vibrant and thriving academy, you will contribute your energy and vision to drive the academy to achieve its full potential. You will receive the support and guidance you need to not only develop the academy but also your own career within the supportive environment of the Trust. We are an academy that thrives on teamwork, recognises the importance of high quality support for the teachers and offers a creative and responsive package of CPD for all staff.

What makes Leigh Academy Bearsted a special place to work:

✨Shape the future - make a lasting impact on our pupils’ learning and development.

✨Develop your career - if you’re interested, there’s an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious staff body. We welcome ambitious practitioners who wish to progress towards senior leadership.

✨Time to grow - we value collaboration. Our professional development offer is bespoke and supportive. We value work life balance and prioritise collaborative planning opportunities and instructional coaching.

✨Be part of a community - join a supportive staff team who work together to ensure every child thrives.

Ready to inspire bright futures? We encourage you to apply!

Note that whilst the position is offered on a maternity cover basis initially of one year, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Leigh Academy Bearsted or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.

This is a full-time, one year fixed term opportunity offering MPS/UPS, based on experience.

Information about the school

We are a growing academy and very fortunate to have a new spacious, attractive and modern building. Inside, we have well resourced classrooms that foster challenging and independent learning, an inviting library that also houses a range of musical instruments, a studio for cooking, art and design and a large hall. Outside, we have an expansive field, MUGA, trim trail and areas for outdoor learning across the curriculum. The Early Years classes have their own outdoor areas allowing them to continue their learning and development in a safe, purposeful environment but also have access to all other areas as appropriate.

A broad and balanced curriculum is at the heart of an aspirational and successful academy and we enhance our curriculum provision through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). This is an inquiry based learning framework that fosters independent learners and posits personal success as essential for academic achievement, nurturing independent learners who continue to thrive.

We are fortunate to be part of an extensive team as proud members of Leigh Academies Trust and leaders in the academy and across the Trust, drive to improve educational standards for all. This means we have access to an unprecedented wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise to support us in our determination for all pupils to be happy and successful. Furthermore, with the Trust’s contemporary approach to using cutting edge technology and resources to both enhance and break down barriers to learning, we are able to prepare children for the technological world they will be responsible for shaping.

Community is at our core and every stakeholder, near and far, is integral to the continuing success of Leigh Academy Bearsted pupils.

Leigh Academy Bearsted will nurture open-minded, successful learners who embody the Learner Profile Attributes in their learning, actions and life.

Our recent Ofsted report from January 2023 confirms that our overall effectiveness is Outstanding! They confirmed that our pupils behave well here and they know what is expected of them. They know the rules and are disappointed when they are broken. They told inspectors that they feel safe, including from bullying.

We would love to meet you, so please contact us to arrange a visit and see for yourself.

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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