Teacher of Religious Studies - Full-time

Leigh Academy Rainham, Rainham

• Ref:KCC105-1002-119T
• Posted:07/12/2022
• Pay:MPS/UPS commensurate with experience
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:17/04/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Leigh Academy Rainham is a new co-educational comprehensive secondary school that opened its doors for the first time to year 7 in 2021 and already highly oversubscribed, our new school is firmly set to be a beacon of excellence for secondary education in Medway.​​​​​​​ We now have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Teacher of Religious Education, starting in September 2023.

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Religious Education 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 4 teachers who work collaboratively to implement a digital IB Humanities curriculum, including RE, with carefully planned interdisciplinary links. Currently all members of the Humanities team teach History, Geography and RE at KS3 but as we grow we aim to ensure a greater proportion of teaching in teachers’ subject specialisms. The Humanities team is part of Kingsley College (Ebacc and PE) and works closely with all other departments, particularly English and Art to ensure they deliver a highly ambitious, global curriculum with cross-curricular links. It truly is a special place to work, but don't just take our word for it...click here to find out more from some of our current staff members!​​​​​​​​​​​

Applications are welcomed from both experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

What we are offering:

• A salary commensurate with the profile of the post
• Bespoke CPD with mentoring and coaching opportunities
• The opportunity to work laterally across a number of Leigh Academies Trust schools to benchmark best practice and to be involved in teaching and learning innovation

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge
• Able to maintain a positive growth mindset despite challenges they may face
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
• Energetic and have a can-do attitude
• Confident and has strong career aspirations
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy
• Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject
• Committed to accessing the support from the Trust to improve their digital skills in preparation for becoming Level 1 Certified Google Educators 

If you are looking for a new challenge in an exceptional new Academy we look forward to hearing from you!

This is a permanent opportunity offering a MPS/UPS commensurate with experience.​​​​​​​

If you have any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact Holly Neve (Recruitment Advisor) on holly.neve@latrust.org.uk or 01643 412 263.​​​​​​​

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Information about the school

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!

Vision and values: Our values ‘Dream, Believe and Achieve’ reflect our strong belief that there is no ceiling to what a student can achieve, regardless of their ability and personal circumstances and at Leigh Academy Rainham we see it is our collective duty to unlock potential, making dreams a reality. We believe in developing the whole child, embracing individuality and celebrating success in a multitude of ways. Students will be supported to excel in understanding and applying a knowledge and skills rich curriculum, gaining the necessary academic accomplishments and talents to embrace a variety of further educational and vocational opportunities. Every student is empowered to become a confident digital citizen through the use of their 1:1 device, equipping them with the skills to succeed in our diverse world where technology and research is rapidly advancing. The curriculum is also underpinned by the International Baccalaureate MYP programme, creating diversity of thought and an open-mindedness that will enable them to thrive moving forwards.

"At Leigh Academy Rainham we promote an ethos of uncompromising high aspirations and expectations for every young person in terms of both their academic success and personal growth as caring, respectful global citizens who act with purpose and integrity." - Principal Alex Willward

Job Contact Information

• Name:Olivia Couzins
• Address:To Be Confirmed, Rainham, Kent, Olivia Couzins
• Telephone: 01634 412240
• Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

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• Teacher | Job Description | Leigh Academy Rainham