Scale: MPS/UPS commensurate with experience
Job Summary: We are looking for a Teacher of Health and Social Care to join us in September 2025.
At Leigh Academy Rainham, we are proud of the strong foundations we have built since opening in 2021. As a growing and ambitious school, we are looking for a Teacher of Health and Social Care to join us in September 2025, inspiring our students to succeed in this vital field. The ability to teach another subject will be an advantage, enabling you to contribute further to our broad and dynamic curriculum.
Why Choose Us?
* A Growing Community: Be part of a vibrant and expanding school dedicated to student success.
* Modern Facilities: Teach in a state-of-the-art environment with the resources you need to inspire learning.
* Professional Development: Access tailored CPD opportunities, leadership pathways, and innovative teaching tools.
* Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values innovation and celebrates achievements.
About You
We’re looking for a passionate and committed teacher of Health and Social Care 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 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.
You’ll deliver engaging lessons that equip students with practical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of care 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.
About Us
Leigh Academy Rainham delivers an ambitious IB-aligned curriculum that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and real-world application. Situated in a rapidly growing community, we pride ourselves on offering outstanding opportunities for staff and students alike.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Career progression within Leigh Academies Trust.
* Access to a wide range of co-curricular programmes that enhance 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.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality
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.
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. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices.
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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