What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for a passionate and committed teacher of Social Sciences who can inspire students to understand the importance of this field and its impact on society. The successful candidate will be required to teach a second subject to a minimum of KS3 which will be discussed as part of the interview process. The successful candidate will also need to be able to establish and implement at least one of the listed Social Sciences at KS4 and KS5 as part of a growing offer not yet delivered at Leigh Academy Rainham, with the support of the Trust .
You’ll deliver engaging lessons that equip students with practical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of social professions at KS4 and KS5. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we will support your development to help you thrive.
What the school offers its staff
• Competitive salary.
• Career progression within Leigh Academies Trust.
• Access to a wide range of co-curricular programmes that enhance school life.
Commitment to safeguarding
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, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Including 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, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.