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Class Teacher (MAT Cover)

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood · Tonbridge · Kent

Job description

Are you an inspiring, creative, and passionate teacher? Leigh Academy Paddock Wood has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis until November 2027.

At Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, we are committed to nurturing every pupil’s potential and providing the best possible educational experience. Our focus is on creating an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We work together to achieve excellence for all, fostering confident, resilient children in an inclusive environment who benefit from the expertise of energetic, highly motivated, and forward-thinking teachers.

We are seeking a teacher who places children at the heart of school life, with high expectations for both pupil achievement and behaviour. You will be someone who inspires and motivates pupils to reach their full potential, while fostering a love of learning in every child.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a school that values the importance of education. If you are a flexible team-player, ambitious for child progress and attainment and are ready to inspire, challenge, and shape the next generation of learners, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a fixed-term role on a maternity cover basis, working full-time and offers Main Pay Scale, commensurate with experience.

Please note that interviews for this role may be held on a rolling basis. Therefore, we encourage candidates to make early applications where possible to avoid missing this opportunity.

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About this school

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
616
Avg teacher salary
£49,274
Pupil:teacher ratio
25.8:1
Academy trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
26 October 2026
Closing date
9 November 2026

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