Teacher

Park Academy; Heathfield; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox discount scheme

Benenden Private Healthcare

Free school lunch

Job summary

STEP Academy Trust invites applications for a Class Teacher at Heathfield Academy. You will join a strong, supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality learning opportunities for children and staff, striving together for excellence in partnership.

You will contribute to a positive, inclusive culture, with professional development, free school lunch and access to Perkbox discounts. Interviews are scheduled w/c 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• DBS required: Enhanced DBS check.
• Candidates must hold the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• be passionate about teaching and learning;
• be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn;
• be a positive role model, who will inspire and motivate others;
• have a ‘can do’ attitude;
• be committed to improving the life chances of every child

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REC000620 Date posted 12/10/2026 Application closing date 25/10/2026 Location Heathfield Academy Salary M1 to M6: Outer London Pay scales Package Membership to Perkbox discount scheme | subsidised Benenden Private Healthcare | free school lunch Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Permanent Job category/type Teaching Attachments Guidance for completing application form March 2026.pdf Teacher Job Description Person Specification.pdf

Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. We are looking for a talented Class Teacher to join our team at Heathfield Academy.

You will join a strong and supportive team within an Academy that is committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for its children and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.

You will:

• be passionate about teaching and learning;
• be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn;
• be a positive role model, who will inspire and motivate others;
• have a ‘can do’ attitude;
• be committed to improving the life chances of every

We can offer you:

• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• free school lunch, freshly cooked each day in our Academies;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• 50% reduction to Benenden Health Care subscriptions;
• A friendly and welcoming working environment.

The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post and can be found on our website. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification

Interviews: w/c 2 nd November 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS, social media check and satisfactory references.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Candidates must hold the right to work in the UK.