Class Teacher

At Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy, we believe that every child deserves an exceptional education and every teacher deserves an exceptional start to their career. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and dedicated Class Teacher to join our vibrant school community. Whether you are an experienced educator or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for the perfect place to plant your roots, we offer an environment where your professional growth is our priority.

Why Choose us?

We know that the first few years in the classroom are the most formative. That's why we've built a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing.

• Outstanding ECT Support and Mentoring: You will be joining a structured induction programme. We provide dedicated mentors, regular coaching sessions, and strictly protected time to ensure you build the confidence and skills needed to master your classroom practice.
• A Nurturing, Collaborative Culture: We pride ourselves on being a welcoming team. We value open communication and teamwork above all else. This is a safe space to ask questions, share ideas, and grow within a community that genuinely cares about your work-life balance.
• High-Quality Professional Development: Growth doesn’t stop after induction. You will have access to evidence-based CPD and ECT training fully aligned with the Early Career Framework. We offer clear, transparent pathways for career progression across the wider Trust.

If you are a motivated individual who wants to make a tangible difference in a supportive and forward-thinking academy, we would love to hear from you.

Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy is a vibrant school where a strong community spirit is at the heart of everything we do. We're incredibly proud of our Outstanding rating from Ofsted in all areas, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire school community. We believe in providing a wonderful learning environment for our students and staff alike. Our dedicated team is committed to maintaining a friendly, caring atmosphere while ensuring children develop a broad range of life skills. We want every child to become a confident, independent learner who respects others and can articulate their thoughts and feelings.

We teach the National Curriculum through the engaging framework of the IB Primary Years Programme, which is responsive to our students' interests and backgrounds. In addition to mastering essential literacy and numeracy skills, our children develop scientific, technological, creative, and critical thinking abilities. This prepares them for life in the wider world and fosters an internationally minded perspective. We're always eager to build new partnerships within our community to provide our students with exciting opportunities and an enriched learning experience.

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): 01634 412 245. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, 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.

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 in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. 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.