Please click here to view our Recruitment Brochure. Leigh Academy Rainham, a rapidly growing and dynamic school, is looking for an experienced and visionary leader to join our team as Head of Learning IT and Business Studies. Since our opening in 2021, we have been dedicated to providing cutting-edge education, and we are now seeking a passionate and driven leader to lead the IT and Business Studies departments. The successful candidate will take charge of developing and enhancing our curriculum, ensuring our students are equipped with the skills needed for success in the digital and business world. Why Choose Us? Leadership Opportunity : Take on a strategic leadership role, driving the development and success of both IT and Business Studies departments. Modern Facilities : Lead a department in a state-of-the-art environment with cutting-edge resources to support high-quality teaching and learning. Professional Development : Access tailored CPD opportunities, leadership pathways, and resources to support your growth as a leader in education. Supportive Culture : Work within a collaborative, innovative team that values the success of its students and staff. About You We are looking for an experienced and inspiring leader with a strong background in IT and Business Studies. You should have the ability to lead a team, manage curriculum delivery, and foster a culture of high expectations and academic excellence. You will be committed to driving innovation in the teaching and learning of IT and Business Studies and supporting the ongoing professional development of your department staff. Whether you re already in a leadership position or aspiring to take the next step, you will thrive in our supportive environment and help us shape the future of our students. The successful candidate will be required to teach IT to a minimum of KS3 which will be discussed as part of the interview process and ideally at least IT or Business at KS4 and KS5 level. The successful candidate will also need to be able to establish and implement courses in these subjects 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 promotes creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving. We are part of the Leigh Academies Trust, which offers extensive opportunities for staff development and career progression. Located in a rapidly expanding community, we take pride in offering outstanding opportunities for both students and staff. What We Offer Competitive salary with leadership responsibilities. Opportunities for career progression within Leigh Academies Trust. Access to a wide range of co-curricular programmes to enhance school life. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience TLR2B ( 7,194) If you have any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on rachel.cribbenlatrust.org.uk or 01643 412 258. Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive 100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply. 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 Please click here to find out more about Leigh Academy Rainham. Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be Outstanding which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three clusters of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. 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 in line 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 are 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.