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Are you passionate about literature and film studies? Leigh Academy Rainham is seeking an exceptional Teacher of English and Film to join our growing team in September 2025. This is your opportunity to inspire students to explore stories, ideas, and creativity in both written and visual forms while working in an innovative and supportive school.
Why Teach With Us?
* Be Part of Something Special: Join a school that has thrived since opening in 2021 and is at the heart of a vibrant and fast-growing community.
* Cutting-Edge Facilities: Teach in a modern setting equipped with the latest technology and specialist resources for English and Film.
* Professional Growth: Access extensive training, leadership pathways, and opportunities tailored to your professional journey.
* Team Collaboration: Work alongside a passionate and forward-thinking staff committed to creativity and excellence.
What We’re Looking For:
We want a dynamic and dedicated teacher who loves English and Film. You’ll craft engaging lessons that spark curiosity and critical thinking, helping students develop their analytical and creative skills. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting out, you’ll be committed to helping every student achieve their best.
What Makes Us Unique?
At Leigh Academy Rainham, we embrace a global perspective in education, fostering critical thinking and creativity through our ambitious curriculum. With a focus on combining the power of language and storytelling in both literature and film, our students develop skills that will serve them for life.
What You’ll Gain
* Competitive pay reflective of your skills and experience.
* Clear routes for progression within Leigh Academies Trust.
* Opportunities to lead or participate in exciting enrichment activities such as film screenings, creative writing challenges, and more.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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