Scale: MPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance
Job Summary: We have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Class Teacher to join and strengthen our existing team.
Come and be part of Leigh Academy Dartford’s outstanding team! Our inquiry-driven approach to learning ensures that our pupils achieve exceptionally well. Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable as a result of our character-driven approach to developing their self-belief and resilience. We are proud of our entire community and we are sure you will be too!
We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and know that all children develop quickly in the early years. We have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Class Teacher to join and strengthen our existing team from Easter 2025 (or earlier depending on the successful candidate's availability). At Leigh Academy Dartford, we teach all our children to be ‘Determined, Persistent Achievers (who are) Learning to Change the World’. This underpins the values for all that we do in every aspect of academy life. We value the diversity of our academy community and celebrate each step of progress our children make. This role will give you the opportunity to work with our fantastic Key Stage One team where your personal development will be nurtured to ensure our children receive the very best education.
We warmly welcome applicants to arrange a visit to the academy prior to submitting an application to see how our team works. You can do so by contacting Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor) on charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk.
Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome as are applications from more experienced teachers; we can offer a fantastic range of professional development opportunities within the academy and across the wider Trust.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is a graduate with QTS
* Has evidence of outstanding practice as a classroom teacher
* Has high levels of success in teaching across all stages of the primary sector and, in particular, demonstrate how they have been able to meet the needs of children with SEN/D
* Has the highest expectations of pupils and themselves
* Is enthusiastic, imaginative and forward-thinking
* Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed
* Is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents, and governors
* Possesses excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
In return, we will offer you:
* The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT Academy
* A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
* A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources, and facilities
* A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
* A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team
This is a fixed term opportunity until March 2026 offering MPS, commensurate with experience.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Dartford: Leigh Academy Dartford is a highly successful three form entry primary school in Dartford, catering for children between the ages of three and eleven. We provide children with meaningful opportunities and experiences to become global citizens who have a desire to learn. Our purpose is to equip our children to be internationally-minded and to possess the essential skills they need to be successful and engaged in all their learning throughout their educational careers and within their future vocations.
At Leigh Academy Dartford, we pride ourselves on nurturing our children to become determined, persistent achievers who will change the world. As a member of our team, you will be well-supported and provided with opportunities to develop yourself as a teacher and professional.
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
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