Leigh Academy Rainham

Leigh Academy Rainham is a rapidly growing and ambitious school, committed to excellence since its opening in 2021. We are looking for a passionate Teacher of Government and Politics to join our dynamic team in September 2025. 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.
  
  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 .
  
  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., 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!, Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1 September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and two 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.


• 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.