Class Teacher

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Class Teacher to join our dynamic team in September 2024. This role is ideal for individuals who are at the beginning of their teaching career and are looking to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

As a teacher starting out in their career at Marden Primary Academy, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced educators, receive tailored professional development, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students. If you will be joining us as an ECT we will provide:

• Weekly collaborative planning with your year group partner.
• Weekly ECT release time.
• Weekly mentor meetings with an experienced mentor.
• Access to a wide range of CPD opportunities.
• Support from experienced subject leaders in school and across the Trust.
• A Chromebook to use for school work.
• The opportunity to work in a recently refurbished school building.

Marden Primary Academy is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students, nurturing their growth academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where both students and staff thrive. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to embark on their teaching journey and grow alongside our dedicated team.

This role will be offered on the Main Pay Scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that cater to the diverse needs of our students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies and resources.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback to support their learning journey.
• Participate in school-wide events and initiatives to contribute to the vibrant school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant field (or currently pursuing one).
• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards obtaining QTS.
• Has a passion for working with children and helping them reach their full potential.
• Is enthusiastic, imaginative and forward thinking
• Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed
• Is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors

Ofsted recently stated:

'It is a pleasure to meet the happy and enthusiastic pupils at Marden Primary Academy. They reflect the school’s values of ‘ready, respect, safe’ in all that they do. Parents describe the school as having ‘a strong community feel that is hugely inclusive’.

And:

‘Pupils enjoy school. They work hard and take pride in their work.’

Working at Marden Primary Academy: Marden joined Leigh Academies Trust in September 2020. The academy serves the beautiful village community of Marden in Kent and has 45 pupils in each year group. Significant proposed housing development in the local area means that there is genuine potential for future expansion.

Marden’s children are its biggest asset and they need teachers with grit, determination and passion to help provide them with a positive future. We are looking for a very special person as only the best will do for the children of Marden.

You will be joining a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential.

Take a look at Marden Primary Academy by clicking here.

If you would like to visit the school or arrange a confidential phone call, please contact office@mardenprimaryacademy.org.uk.

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.