Total 678 Education / Training job vacancies in Dover, Kent, CT16 3PX

A long-term Primary Teaching Assistant role is now available at a happy and welcoming primary school in Erith. The school provides an engaging curriculum and you’ll be assisting with delivering this to children of all abilities.

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you’ll also be supporting children with SEN in the classroom, ensuring they are able to complete their work. You'll also be delivering interventions.

This is a full time and long-term role for the successful Primary Teaching Assistant, apply now to be considered for interview.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a role where every day is unique, challenging, and rewarding? A job that gives you a sense of achievement knowing you’ve made a difference to young people? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Leigh Academy Milestone are seeking to appoint a talented and motivated SEN Teacher to join us from January 2025. Our successful candidates will offer the very best teaching and learning to our pupils and ensure they achieve the excellent outcomes they deserve. The successful candidates will have experience of working with students with SEN and will be selected based on their commitment and enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills to achieve the very best for our pupils and their own development. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a consistently Outstanding SEN academy! We warmly welcome applications from both experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Please be aware that it is not required for candidates to hold a specific SEN qualification in order to be considered for this role.

Due to the growth of the academy, we are looking to appoint a range of teachers to cover the following areas:

• Mainstream teachers who have knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and SEN in mainstream
• Teachers with expertise in working with students with high needs ASD
• Teachers who would be able to cover classes with students across a range of phases

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Rachel Cribben (LAT Talent Team) onrachel.cribben@latrust.org.ukor01634 412 258.

This is a permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + SEN allowance £2,675 (SEN1).

What the school offers its staff

The many benefits of joining Leigh Academy Milestone include:

- free 24/7 access to a GP

- extensive CPD to support you in your career journey

- access to join the CSSC Sports and Leisure scheme

- working with a fantastic and supportive team!

Further details about the role

Leigh Academy Milestone is a large special school for pupils with Profound, Severe and Complex needs, across five sites and is part of Leigh Academies Trust. We currently have 385 pupils on roll aged between the ages of 2 and 19.

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.

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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references 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.

SEN Teacher

A large special needs school in Sidcup are looking for a caring and compassionate SEN teacher to join their team in the new half term!
- Outstanding OFSTED rating
- Small class sizes, working with students at a primary aged level
- Two Teaching Assistants in the class
- Excellent Resources provided for the SEN Teacher
- Supportive Environment
- Excellent CPD training offered regularly

The SEN Teacher Job

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN techer looking to make a real difference in the lives of children? We are seeking an SEN Teacher for a vibrant school with students aged 4-19 in Sidcup, specialising in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound Multi Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

In this rewarding SEN Teacher role, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment tailored to the unique needs of each student. Your expertise as a SEN Teacher with experience in SEN will help develop individualised learning plans that promote engagement, independence, social skills, literacy and numeracy skills. In this job, you will be able to focus on and develop one subject for students across key stages 1-2.

The School

The successful SEN Teacher applicant would be joining an outstanding SEN school in Sidcup for children with severe and profound learning difficulties. This SEN school offers provision for pupils from 4-19 years, who have severe and complex learning differences. The school provides a range of unique enabling environments, both indoor and outdoor, which are used to maximise learning opportunities and meet pupil's specific needs, allowing the students to gain independence and life skills.

SEN Teacher Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement personalised educational programs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and educational psychologists.
- Foster a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting approaches as the secondary teacher in the classroom
- Engage with parents and caregivers to support student development at home and in school.

- Work with and lead a support team within the classroom

SEN Teacher Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of ASD and SLD/PMLD
- Experience working in a special needs education setting is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Join us in making a profound impact on the educational journey of ASD/SLD students as a SEN Teacher. If you are passionate about inclusive education and ready to embrace a challenging yet fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience as a SEN Teacher.

Reeson Education:

REESON Education is London's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At REESON Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across London. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development, and offer a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Learning and Development Facilitator. ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Learning and Development Facilitator will be to drive performance and quality within our homes through delivery of quality assured training to our team. You will be ensuring that we have a competent and compliant team to deliver exceptional care to our residents.Other responsibilities will include: Being the lead trainer for a cluster of homes, delivering a variety of topic areas with a focus on statutory and mandatory training. Assist in the identification of learning needs by utilising the LMS, working collaboratively with the wider L&D team and business operators. Follow appropriate governance and quality assurance structures that are in place across all learning and development activities. Ensure all learning interventions meet the diverse needs of learners, proactively taking an inclusive approach to ensure learning accessibility and outcomes for all learners.ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.Our ideal candidate must: Hold a full UK Drivers License and own transport Level 3 Award in Education and Training or willingness to work towards Moving and Handling Instructor Qualification Level 3 Award in Education and TrainingABOUT AVERYAs one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UKThis advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Your new company

Hays Education are currently recruiting EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Teachers to work at schools in the Shepway and surrounding areas on a supply basis.

Your new role

Supply teaching offers a flexible working environment with the option to work on either a day-to-day supply or long-term basis, some of which can lead to a permanent job.

What you'll need to succeed

Hays are currently seeking teachers that hold QTS. You may be experienced or Newly qualified looking to gain experience. You will be working in a number of different schools and must be able to provide them with an outstanding service which is important to the overall running of the schools, their teaching and learning standards.


As a supply teacher, you will be working through Hays Education, who will provide you with a variety of supply primary teacher jobs in Shepway and the surrounding areas. The variety of jobs we offer range from long-term to short-term positions and can be for as many days a week as you require.


The primary teacher roles we offer will require you to have previous, recent experience within a primary school and require you to be comfortable teaching in new classrooms on a regular basis. We can offer you day-to-day positions which are more short-term contracts or long-term positions which can last more than 4 weeks.


All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before any roles can be finalised unless on the update service.


All schools working with Hays Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.


Hays Education will need to obtain suitable working references in relation to your reliability, professionalism and ability to perform this job. All applicants will be subject to full vetting in line with DFE guidelines to confirm suitability to work with children.


For more information, please contact Amy McDonald on 01622 235684 or apply online attaching your CV.


*Refer a friend and receive £350 worth of high street vouchers


Do you know of an individual who applied unsuccessfully to a permanent/long-term post who you believe would be suitable for full-time roles? Or that is currently working for another agency that may be interested in discussing the positions further?

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Hays Education are currently recruiting EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Teachers to work in schools in Maidstone and surrounding areas on a supply basis.


Supply teaching offers a flexible working environment with the option to work on either a day-to-day supply or long-term basis, some of which can lead to a permanent job.


Hays are currently seeking teachers that hold QTS. You may be experienced or newly qualified looking to gain experience. You will be working in a number of different schools and must be able to provide them with an outstanding service which is important to the overall running of the schools, their teaching and learning standards.


As a supply teacher, you will be working through Hays Education, who will provide you with a variety of supply primary teacher jobs in Maidstone and the surrounding areas. The variety of jobs we offer range from long-term to short-term positions and can be for as many days a week as you require.


As a supply teacher, you will be working with a variety of primary schools in Maidstone. The primary teacher roles we offer will require you to have previous, recent experience within a primary school and require you to be comfortable teaching in new classrooms on a regular basis. We can offer you day-to-day positions which are more short-term contracts or long-term positions which can last more than 4 weeks.


All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before any roles can be finalised except on the update service.


All schools working with Hays Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.


Hays Education will need to obtain suitable working references in relation to your reliability, professionalism and ability to perform this job. All applicants will be subject to full vetting in line with DFE guidelines to confirm suitability to work with children.


For more information, please contact Amy on 01622 235684 or apply online attaching your CV.


*Refer a friend and receive £350 worth of high street vouchers

Do you know of an individual who applied unsuccessfully for a permanent/long-term post who you believe would be suitable for full-time roles? Or that is currently working for another agency that may be interested in discussing the positions further?

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Hays Education are currently recruiting EYFS, KS1 & KS2 teachers to work in schools in Thanet and surrounding areas on a supply basis.


Supply teaching offers a flexible working environment with the option to work on either a day-to-day supply or long-term basis, some of which can lead to a permanent job.


Hays are currently seeking teachers that hold QTS. You may be experienced or newly qualified looking to gain experience. You will be working in a number of different schools and must be able to provide them with an outstanding service which is important to the overall running of the schools, their teaching and learning standards.


As a supply teacher, you will be working through Hays Education, who will provide you with a variety of supply primary teacher jobs in Thanet and the surrounding areas. The variety of jobs we offer range from long-term to short-term positions and can be for as many days a week as you require.


The primary teacher roles we offer will require you to have previous, recent experience within a primary school and require you to be comfortable teaching in new classrooms on a regular basis. We can offer you day-to-day positions which are more short-term contracts or long-term positions which can last more than 4 weeks.


All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before any roles can be finalised unless on the update service.


All schools working with Hays Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.


Hays Education will need to obtain suitable working references in relation to your reliability, professionalism and ability to perform this job. All applicants will be subject to full vetting in line with DFE guidelines to confirm suitability to work with children.


For more information, please contact Amy on 01622 235684 or apply online attaching your CV.


*Refer a friend and receive £350 worth of high street vouchers

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiringTeacher of Humanities, starting from January 2025(or earlier dependent on the successful candidate’s availability).

The ideal candidate will have both the commitment and ability to enthuse and motivate our students to ensure excellent progress is made by all. They will be a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through both their teaching and their involvement in co-curricular offers. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for the subject, the ability to be an outstanding teacher of their subject and be committed to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a department and academy on a journey of exploration, where teachers are supported and encouraged to develop their classroom practice through a wide range of development opportunities. Our pedagogical approach is based on the latest evidence and research and ensures that teaching is efficient and effective whilst prioritising staff wellbeing. We ask our teachers to plan for a rigorous learning experience in which knowledge is broken down into manageable chunks to prevent cognitive load and allow our students to remain focused on what is important. We believe that knowledge should and needs to be taught explicitly from the front by the subject expert in the room. Working in this way allows our students to focus on the recall and activation of that knowledge and bring it to bear on conceptually focused questions.

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance + additional responsibilities available for the right candidate, commensurate with experience.

Further details about the role

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.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teacher of English who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are open to applications from experienced teachers or ambitious newcomers.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent Teacher of English;
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

We are committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

As an employee of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust you are required to have regard to the character of the Trust and its foundation and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the foundation.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wilmington Academy has an exciting opportunity to appoint an excellent Teacher of Business Studies and Enterprise to join us from January 2025.

Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic Business specialist who is passionate about Business and has excellent subject knowledge. You will be joining a dynamic and innovative department who are highly collaborative and share ideas.

This teaching role is receptive to experienced practitioners with the knowledge and experience to teach across KS4/5 and also Early Career Teachers (ECTs)who are looking for their first teaching position as we can offer a bespoke professional development programme tailored to you not only within the academy but across the wider Trust.

The basis of this role is permanent and offering MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance.

What the school offers its staff

We are a strong and very stable faculty and we celebrate success year on year across the Key Stage 4 and 5 academic and vocational courses that we deliver so you will need to be an experienced practitioner with the knowledge and experience to teach across KS4/5 and a range of abilities. The examination outcomes and value-added are outstanding - this is achieved through expert subject knowledge and teaching, as well as our teamwork

Further details about the role

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.

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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bishop Justus is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Lead Teacher of Computer science, who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. Experience teaching Computer science GCSE and A-level is essential.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an excellent Lead Teacher of Computer Science;

• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;

• Be enthusiastic and open to innovation;

• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;

• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;

• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch and after-school clubs;

• Be committed to continuing professional learning;

• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;

• Hold a good honours degree along with fully qualified teacher status

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;

• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;

• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;

• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

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We are very pleased to advertise for the position of Teacher of Science at Bishop Justus Church of England School. The successful applicant will be respectful of the Church of England’s vision for education, whilst encouraging all students and staff to flourish and realise our strong vision that there should be “no outsiders” at Bishop Justus. The six Christian virtues that all stakeholders abide by: Faith, Love, Hope, Courage, Kindness, and Wisdom, will need to underpin the work of the new post holder.
• Our ideal candidate will:
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• Be an excellent Teacher of Science with Chemistry specialism advantageous
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities.
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

Where you’ll work: This role will be based at the Hadlow campus, but the nature of the work will require travel to any of the College sites as required. Your hours: Various Hours, 34 weeks per annum (Term-Time Only)Salary: £24,013 per annum (pro rata)North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.We are looking to recruit Learning Support Practitioners (LSP’s) to join the Additional Learning Support Team. If you are ambitious, determined and can make a positive difference we would welcome your application.As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will provide academic and motivational support to students who have Education, Health, and Care Plans or identified special educational needs and/or disabilities studying qualifications from level 1 up to level 3 including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths.In this role you will support students in their programme of study; classroom, practical or workshop setting. You might also be required to support students during unstructured times, on work experience placements and if necessary, with welfare and personal care needs.The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting students and ideally have gained previous experience working alongside individuals with learning differences including, Autism, Language & Communication difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will need to have an excellent standard of education including level 2, in Maths and English, or equivalent. In addition to the above you will need to be a strong communicator with a flexible approach and able to work effectively with staff, students, and professionals at all levels.This role is a part-time / term time only role, across 36 weeks per year, the successful candidate can look forward to excellent benefits such as enhanced holiday pay, enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme which includes life assurance, free parking, and access to a range of onsite facilities, including a restaurant, gym and coffee shop.For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page.The closing date for applications is Thursday 7th November 2024, but we reserve the right to close before this date if the quality of existing applications allows.

Requirement:
Applicant should be between 20-40 years of age, must be willing to travel and work long days from 8am to 8pm, 5 days weekly

A lovely family in Bexley, London SE, is seeking a caring and reliable nanny to provide full-time care for their two infants, ages 6 and 19 months. This is a live-out position requiring a nanny with experience in infant care, and willing to work a long day from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday (this may vary) with a nurturing attitude. The successful applicant will be responsible for the children's daily needs, ensuring their well-being and supporting their development. The position also includes light housekeeping duties during the children's nap time. It is important that the successful applicant should have good interpersonal skills and is willing be part of their home and contribute to the loving, caring environment they have created.

Key Responsibilities:

Childcare:
Provide attentive and loving care for the two infants.

Always supervise the children, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Support the children's daily routines, including feeding, naps, and playtime.

Change nappies, clean and sterilize bottles, and prepare meals as needed.

Bathe the children and dress them appropriately for the day or bedtime
Experience:

Experience in caring for young children, particularly infants.
Strong understanding of children's needs, welfare, development, and safety.
Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Flexible working approach and willing to adapt to the family's needs.
Ability to work long hours (8am to 8pm).
Willingness to travel with the family if required.

Qualifications:

Health and Social Care for Children and Young People.
Level 3 Diploma in Early Learning.
Valid First Aid certification.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about shaping the business minds of the future? Longfield Academy is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicatedTeacher of Business Studiesto join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to inspire and engage students in the world of business, helping them develop key skills and knowledge that will serve them well in their future careers.

At Longfield Academy, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, where innovative teaching is encouraged. Whether you're an experienced educator or an early-career teacher, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact on students’ learning, supported by our excellent professional development opportunities and resources.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong passion for business education and can deliver engaging lessons
• Is committed to raising achievement and motivating students to succeed
• Is dedicated to their own professional growth and development
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team

If you’re excited about the opportunity to help young people thrive in business studies, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team.

Working with us:Longfield Academy offers a friendly and supportive working environment with innovation and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. The academy is recognised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school and delivers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in years 7 -9. Our most recent inspection in 2018 confirmed that Longfield Academy continues to provide strong educational outcomes for students. The richness of our extracurricular activities allows our students to excel in drama, music, sports and STEM. Leaders of the academy are highly ambitious for all of the students. We have a strong drive for school improvement underpinned by a relentless focus on the core business of improving teaching and learning. We do not limit that ambition to the outcomes of public examinations; our students being prepared for life is equally as important to everyone at the academy. Our pastoral system is truly exceptional and we pride ourselves on the quality of care for every student. Our Post-16 provision continues to go from strength to strength, rated in the top 10% for Kent, with our students securing places at top universities.

Longfield Academy benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities for learning across all subject areas. We have a thorough and robust approach to school improvement, and the academy is well on course to becoming a truly Outstanding school.

The school is heavily oversubscribed in year 7 and year 12. For more information about our academy, pleaseclick here.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. 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.

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 the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references 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.