Class Teacher (Maternity Cover Contract) - Full-time

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? Are you a personable teacher with creative and fun ideas? Then read on, this might be the perfect role for you!
Bearsted Primary Academy is looking to appoint a Class Teacher, who will join us from January 2025 working in Reception. 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.
Our ideal candidate will;
+ Have an enthusiastic and committed approach
+ Have high expectations of all pupils
+ Ideally have knowledge of the PYP
+ Be creative and willing to step outside of their comfort zone.
We can offer you;
+ The opportunity to help shape our future by joining an Ofsted 'Outstanding' academy with the added luxury of it being a brand new building.
+ The opportunity to be a part of a vibrant and enthusiastic teaching team
+ An academy community committed to raising achievement and attainment.
+ An exciting working environment with excellent resources and facilities
+ A strong commitment to supporting professional development opportunities
+ The opportunity to build a curriculum for the future
Note that whilst the position is offered on a maternity cover basis initially of up to 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., 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 Bearsted Primary Academy pupils.
We would love to meet you, so please contact us to arrange a visit and see for yourself.