What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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 the school offers its staff
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 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.
Further details about the role
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.
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.
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.