Class Teacher

2 months ago


Ebbsfleet Valley, United Kingdom Cherry Orchard Primary Academy Full time

Cherry Orchard Primary Academy has a great opportunity to appoint a Year 6 Class Teacher, joining the team from January 2025. Our successful candidate will be a part of our academy which opened in September 2017. Our teaching staff at Cherry Orchard Primary Academy provide outstanding educational opportunities for all of our pupils, and our appointed candidate will contribute to this and support our journey. We are looking for a fantastic practitioner who is a creative and imaginative teacher with the ability to plan highly effective learning opportunities that meet the needs of all children in our care.

Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of all pupils are essential as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum and new assessment framework. Our successful candidate will have experience of teaching Key Stage 2, with this position being based within Year 6.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a graduate with QTS and/or PGCEHas evidence of outstanding practice as a classroom teacherHas high levels of success in teaching in the primary sector and can demonstrate how they have been able to meet the needs of children with SEN/DHas the highest expectations of pupils and themselvesIs enthusiastic, imaginative and forward thinkingHas the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeedIs able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governorsPossesses excellent interpersonal and organisational skillsIn return, we will offer you:The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT academyA school community committed to raising achievement and attainmentA stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilitiesA strong commitment to support professional development opportunitiesA supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team This is a full-time, permanent position offering MPS, based on experience + London Fringe Allowance. A fixed term contract would be considered should the candidate wish to have this option. Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.

At Cherry Orchard Primary Academy we will:

Inspire and engage our children so they develop a lifelong love of learningDeliver a quality, inclusive education so all children are able to achieve to their full potentialCreate a learning environment where children feel safe and happy so are confident and enthused to 'have a go'Ensure that all children feel valued and celebrate their success at every opportunityProvide learning experiences that include challenge for all, producing resilient and highly motivated learnersHave a consistent, focused approach to managing behaviour, safeguarding, pastoral support and embedding British Values across all year groupsCreate a culture where staff work collaboratively as part of the wider team, sharing ideas and good practice and offering support to others.Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st April 2024, our Trust comprises 32 geographically organised academies (16 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 20,000 students and employing 3,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing four 'clusters' of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region's biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.

Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

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. 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 this in our Recruitment Guidance. 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 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.

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. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.


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