Teacher of History
| Posting date: | 24 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8GS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e1e70fbe-5c86-45eb-a26f-31cb7bf390ff |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Academy Rainham is an ambitious and forward-thinking school that has been growing and flourishing since its opening in 2021. We are excited to invite a Teacher of History to join our talented and dedicated team from September 2026, helping to shape the future of our thriving learning community.
About You:
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who can deliver high quality learning opportunities for our students across this curriculum area. You will be joining a very passionate and effective team of teachers who work collaboratively to implement a digital IB Humanities curriculum with carefully planned interdisciplinary links with other departments. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you’ll be committed to helping every student achieve their best. We are here to support and nurture your growth as an educator, ensuring you have the tools and confidence to excel in your role.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, andvalues-driven school
• Work in amodern, purpose-built learning environment
• Join a team that valuescollaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth
• Receive high-qualitytraining and developmentthroughLeigh Academies Trust
Plus, enjoy great staff benefits, including:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
• Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
• Free onsite parking
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.
Leigh Academy Rainham is an ambitious and forward-thinking school that has been growing and flourishing since its opening in 2021. We are excited to invite a Teacher of History to join our talented and dedicated team from September 2026, helping to shape the future of our thriving learning community.
About You:
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who can deliver high quality learning opportunities for our students across this curriculum area. You will be joining a very passionate and effective team of teachers who work collaboratively to implement a digital IB Humanities curriculum with carefully planned interdisciplinary links with other departments. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you’ll be committed to helping every student achieve their best. We are here to support and nurture your growth as an educator, ensuring you have the tools and confidence to excel in your role.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, andvalues-driven school
• Work in amodern, purpose-built learning environment
• Join a team that valuescollaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth
• Receive high-qualitytraining and developmentthroughLeigh Academies Trust
Plus, enjoy great staff benefits, including:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
• Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
• Free onsite parking
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.