Scale: MPS/UPS commensurate with experience
Job Summary: We are looking for a passionate Teacher of Government and Politics to join our dynamic team in September 2025.
Leigh Academy Rainham is a rapidly growing and ambitious school, committed to excellence since its opening in 2021. The successful candidate will also have the ability to teach another subject, further enhancing the diversity of our curriculum.
Why Choose Us?
* A Growing Community: Be part of a vibrant, expanding school dedicated to academic excellence and empowering students to become informed, active citizens.
* Modern Facilities: Teach in a state-of-the-art environment with cutting-edge technology and resources to support the delivery of Government and Politics.
* Professional Development: Access tailored CPD opportunities, leadership pathways, and resources to help you thrive in the classroom and beyond.
* Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative team that values critical thinking, creativity, and celebrating achievements across all subjects.
About You
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher of Government and Politics who is passionate about inspiring students to engage with current affairs and understand the political landscape. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the subject and a desire to encourage students to think critically about the world around them. The ability to teach another subject would be an advantage, enabling you to contribute to our broad curriculum. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we will offer full support for your professional growth.
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 this subject at KS4 and KS5 as part of a growing offer not yet delivered at Leigh Academy Rainham, with the support of the Trust.
About Us
Leigh Academy Rainham offers an ambitious IB-aligned curriculum that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. Situated in a rapidly growing community, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional opportunities for both staff and students.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Career progression within Leigh Academies Trust.
* Access to a vibrant co-curricular programme that enhances school life.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience.
If you have any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on rachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk or 01643 412 258.
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.
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 are why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.
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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