Head of Department - History - Full-time

Leigh Academy Rainham, Gillingham

• Ref:KCC105-1002-187T
• Posted:09/01/2024
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR2a £3,409
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:04/03/2024 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Working in a brand new school is a unique and rare opportunity and we are seeking a highly skilled Head of Department - History with a can-do ethos, drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm as nearly every day we experience something new for the first time. It is essential that our Head of History is a highly effective teacher with an exceptional understanding of curriculum design, is supportive of others and openly shares best practice, modeling this with their growing team.  They need to embrace a forward-thinking approach to both curriculum intent and implementation, with carefully sequenced high-quality learning experiences for our students. The Humanities team currently consists of 4 staff who teach across all Humanities disciplines and we are looking to grow our Geography and History teams more independently as the Academy increases in size, the successful candidate will play a fundamental role in managing this growth and the recruitment process going forwards. It truly is a special place to work, but don't just take our word for it...click here to find out more from our Curriculum Advisor for History! Please click here to view our Recruitment Brochure. 

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 

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 Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on rachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk or 01643 412 258.

Information about the school

Opened in September 2021 with 180 founding students, our co-educational comprehensive school for 11–18-year-olds is already oversubscribed and positioned to become a beacon of excellence in Medway. We place each student’s wellbeing and success at the centre of all we do, fostering a belief in their limitless potential. Through a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum, we offer a personalised and challenging education for every learner, regardless of background or starting point. Our aim is to develop inquiring, compassionate, and culturally aware young adults, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and values to thrive personally, contribute to their community, and lead 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!

"As a Rainham community member who was born, raised and educated in the local area, I am both passionately and personally invested in ensuring Leigh Academy Rainham plays an instrumental role in shaping the future lives of our young people and transforming the local community". - Alex Cramlington, Principal

"During lessons, attentive pupils focus extremely well. They show tenacity and maturity in their learning. Pupils appreciate their teachers, understanding that calm, quiet classrooms help them to learn best." - Ofsted, 2024

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Talent Manager)
• Address:Leigh Academy Rainham, Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8GS
• Telephone: 01634 412440
• Email: info@leighacademyrainham.org.uk

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• Head of Department | Job Description | LAR