Job Description
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher ready to ignite a love of learning and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Horsmonden is seeking a passionate educator to join our vibrant team from September 2026.
This is a rare opportunity for a highly effective practitioner to join our well-established team and the right candidate will be highly motivated to foster a nurturing yet rigorous learning environment that aligns with our mission statement to ‘develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring individuals that understand the world around them while demonstrating respect.’ We are looking for an educator who possesses a deep-seated passion for inquiry-based learning and the ability to inspire a diverse group of young thinkers to reach their full potential.
Beyond classroom excellence, the ideal applicant will:
- Work effectively within our close-knit staff to share best practices and contribute to the academy's vibrant community spirit.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to integrate modern pedagogical strategies.
- Maintain high expectations for achievement while providing the emotional and academic scaffolding necessary for every student to thrive.
Ultimately, you should be an individual who views teaching not just as a job, but as a chance to shape global citizens within the unique, supportive setting of Leigh Academy Horsmonden.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Horsmonden
Leigh Academy Horsmonden is a school committed to encouraging lifelong learning and developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring individuals. Our core aim is to prepare every child for life beyond Horsmonden from the moment they walk through our doors.
As part of our dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable team, you'll contribute to providing inspiring, motivating, and exciting learning opportunities that enable every child to achieve their best. Our curriculum is framed by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), developing well-rounded individuals through its learner profile attributes. Together, staff and children are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.
Founded in 1853, we remain at the heart of our community, benefiting from an active, supportive parent body and excellent local links. These connections allow us to work closely together, ensuring the best experiences for the children of Horsmonden.
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.