Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
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.