(Y)Our Opportunity
Your Passion. Our Community. Their Future.
The classroom is your canvas. We are looking for a Class Teacher who doesn't just follow a lesson plan, but breathes life into it. If you are someone who thrives on creating "lightbulb moments" and believes that education should be an adventure, you belong in our Trust.
This is a fixed term Maternity contract until the 31/08/2027
This vacancy will close @ midday on 14/06/2026
We are looking for a creative architect of learning, someone who can take the curriculum and turn it into something immersive, interactive, and impossible to forget. Whether you are using new technology, outdoor spaces, or simply your own storytelling to engage your pupils, we provide the supportive environment you need to try new ideas and innovate.
Whether you are an Early Career Teacher with fresh ideas or an experienced hand looking for a new spark, we are interested in your drive to level the playing field for every child. In our community, your voice is heard, your creativity is celebrated and your commitment to excellence is matched by our commitment to you. Let’s build a future where every child, no matter their starting point, can thrive.
The ideal Class Teacher will be someone who is:
- A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
- Understanding the educational, welfare and social needs of the children we support
- Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment
- Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust
- Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
Great Teaching Starts with a Great Community: Your Benefits
We know you’re going to achieve great things in the classroom. At our academy, investing in your wellbeing and professional growth isn't just a perk—it’s a priority. To support your journey, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for both your career and your lifestyle:
- Exceptional CPD & Training: Access a wealth of high-quality development opportunities tailored to every stage of your career.
- Leadership Coaching & Mentoring: Receive dedicated guidance and insight from our experienced academy leadership team.
- Funded Development Training: Grow your expertise through a vast array of courses, including subject-specific accreditations.
- Headspace Subscription: Enjoy free, full access to the world’s leading mindfulness app to support your mental health every day.
- Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme: Participate in a free, expert-led mindfulness course for adults (8 x 90-minute out-of-hours sessions).
- Blue Light Card Eligibility: Save more on shopping, dining, and travel with access to the UK’s premier discount scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Enjoy a healthier, more sustainable commute by spreading the cost of a new bike and equipment.
- A Supportive, Innovative Culture: Join a friendly, forward-thinking environment that champions work-life balance and values your input in driving meaningful change.
About Newlands Primary School
Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community,
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
