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 passionate and dedicated primary teacher looking for a truly inspiring place to make a real difference? Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is looking for a Class Teacher to join our friendly and ambitious Key Stage 1 team from January 2026. At Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, we are a school that cherishes creativity, celebrates individuality, and is deeply committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for all of our children. Your ideas will be valued, collaboration is key, and the joy of learning fills every classroom. You'll be part of a close-knit community where you can truly flourish and help young minds blossom. We believe in nurturing both our pupils and our staff, offering a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. What makes Leigh Academy Paddock Wood 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! This is a full time, permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS, based on 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! Working with us at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is a thriving three-form entry school in the heart of West Kent.Our vision is to create inquisitive, proactive learners, fostering a culture where there are no limits to what we can achieve when we work together. Our values of 'aspire, respect, and persevere' permeate everything we do, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our curriculum seamlessly interweaves the National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), making all learning relevant and purposeful. We champion personal development, immersing children in opportunities to grow and acquire essential skills for their future. Our broad curriculum is enhanced by specialist teachers and extensive extra-curricular activities, including local trips, London visits, a Year 5 residential, and a wide range of clubs. Our highly effective and dedicated teaching team benefits from a robust professional development programme and the vast support network of Leigh Academies Trust. We also value the significant parental and community support that enriches our learning environment. Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting our website. Applying for this Opportunity Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline. Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity 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. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. 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 which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.