Teacher of Humanities

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We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Humanities who can deliver high quality learning opportunities for our students across this curriculum area. You will be joining a very passionate and effective team of 6 teachers who work collaboratively to implement a digital IB Humanities curriculum with carefully planned interdisciplinary links with other departments. Currently, all members of the team teach both History and Geography at KS3 but as we grow we aim to ensure a greater proportion of teaching in teachers' subject specialisms. The Humanities team is part of Kingsley College (Ebacc and PE) and works closely with all other departments, particularly RE, English and Art to ensure they deliver a highly ambitious, global curriculum with cross-curricular links. It truly is a special place to work, but don't just take our word for it...click here to find out more from our current Vice Principal

Applications are welcomed from both experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

What we are offering:

A salary commensurate with the profile of the postBespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunitiesThe opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovationWe'd like to hear from candidates who are:An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledgeAble to maintain a positive growth mindset despite challenges they may faceCollaborative, able to build strong professional relationshipsAble to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potentialEnergetic and have a can-do attitudeConfident and has strong career aspirationsCommitted to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the AcademyPrepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subjectCommitted to accessing the support from the Trust to improve their digital skills in preparation for becoming Level 1 Certified Google Educators If you are looking for a new challenge in an exceptional new Academy we look forward to hearing from you This is a permanent opportunity offering a MPS/UPS commensurate with experience. If you have any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on or

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About Leigh Academy Rainham: In September 2021, we opened our doors to the 180 founding students of our co educational comprehensive school for 11-18 year olds. Already oversubscribed, our new school is firmly set to be a beacon of excellence for secondary education in Medway. The wellbeing and success of each individual child is at the heart of everything and we are driven by the belief that it is our role to ensure all pupils develop an appreciation of the limitless possibilities ahead of them. Every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. It is our ambition that in our highly inclusive setting, all our students will flourish, becoming inquiring, compassionate and culturally aware young adults. We will work together to embed the essential skills, knowledge and attributes needed to be highly successful in achieving their own personal goals, as caring members of our community and as leaders in tomorrow's world.

Our strong learning community works together and shares the value of collaboration; every member of our academy family works together to achieve success, cultivating a strong sense of belonging. Our belief in human-scale education, delivered through our college model, ensures every one of our students is known and valued. Strong pastoral care is at the heart of our academy and we place great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Working in a brand new school is a unique opportunity. A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is required, as is drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm. We will be looking to recruit a staff body that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic and co-curricular offer from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to a role at the Academy. A sense of humour is also essential

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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.

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