Head of Learning - History


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gillingham, ME8 8GS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Rainham is seeking to appoint a Head of Learning - History from January 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and passionate History teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead the strategic development of the subject across the academy.

We are a successful and growing school looking for an inspiring educator who can foster a love of History, maintain high expectations, and deliver an ambitious curriculum that enables students to develop a strong understanding of the past and its relevance to the modern world.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellent classroom practice, alongside the ability to lead, support and develop colleagues within the department. In return, we offer a supportive environment, high-quality professional development, and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to students' academic success and wider educational experience.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven school

• Work in a modern, purpose-built learning environment

• Join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth

• Receive high-quality training and development through Leigh 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

Further details about the role

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Grace Upton (Recruitment Coordinator): grace.upton@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 273.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

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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