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Teacher of History

Job details
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

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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.

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