Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Alkerden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is looking for a Class Teacher to work within Key Stage 2 starting January 2026. This role involves planning effective learning experiences and contributing to an inclusive education environment. Candidates should be creative and committed to safeguarding children. Interested individuals can contact the recruitment advisor for more details.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in Key Stage 2.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Plan effective learning opportunities for children.
• Support the inclusive educational mission of the academy.

Skills

Creative teaching

Imaginative lesson planning

Ability to meet diverse needs

Job description

Overview

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has a truly fantastic opportunity to appoint a Class Teacher who will work within Key Stage 2 from January 2026.

Our academy opened in September 2017. Our teaching staff provide outstanding educational opportunities for all pupils, and the 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.

What the school offers its staff

This is a great chance to be part of an IB World School and work with a collaborative and innovative team.

The academy's core mission is to inspire children, deliver an inclusive education, create a safe and happy environment, and ensure all students feel valued. It focuses on challenging learning experiences to build resilient students and maintains a consistent approach to behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral support.

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its November 2021 inspection, achieving the highest mark in all five areas: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision.

Further details about the role

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 Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): [e-mail] / 01634 412 245.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks including: childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, medical checks, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.