Class Teacher

MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + 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 Peninsula East is looking for a Class Teacher to join our friendly and ambitious EYFS/KS1 team from April 2026.

At Leigh Academy Peninsula East, we cherish creativity, celebrate individuality, and are deeply committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for every child. We believe that the best classrooms are those filled with the joy of learning, where your ideas are valued and collaboration is the key to success. You will be part of a close-knit community where you can truly flourish, helping our youngest learners blossom in a supportive and nurturing environment.

What makes Leigh Academy Peninsula East a special place to work:

• Shape the Future Bring your energy and commitment to a school that values innovation, making a lasting impact on our pupils' early development.
• Develop Your Career We welcome ambitious practitioners who wish to grow. Whether you are looking to refine your classroom craft or progress toward leadership, we are here to support your journey.
• Dedicated Time to Grow We truly value your professional development and work-life balance. Every Wednesday, CPD begins at 2:00 PM, providing you with dedicated, protected time to develop your skills and collaborate with colleagues.
• Be Part of a Community Join a warm and supportive staff team who work hand-in-hand to ensure that every childand every colleaguethrives.

This is a permanent opportunity, offering MPS/UPS based on experience. This is a part time opportunity, working 2 days per week.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Peninsula East

Leigh Academy Peninsula East is a thriving one-form entry primary school in Allhallows. Our core ethos is pursuing the highest educational standards, fostering well-rounded, lifelong learners with high expectations and high achievement for all. Our curriculum is tailored to each child, ensuring highly engaged learners.

We are incredibly proud of our "Good" overall Ofsted judgment from May 2024, which included "Outstanding" ratings for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision. We also prioritise staff well-being, with the school day finishing at 2 pm every Wednesday for dedicated bespoke training.

As an official International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we use the IB framework to deliver the National Curriculum, linking with other IB schools and developing confident global citizens. Our extensive outdoor grounds, Nursery provision, and 1:1 digital device strategy for Key Stage 2 further enhance learning experiences.

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): /

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.

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