Second in Charge - Science - Full-time

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-529T
• Posted:22/01/2026
• Pay:PS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance + TLR 2C (£3,527)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:09/02/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Ready to take the next step in your career as a Science teacher? Seeking a fresh opportunity starting in September 2026 with room for growth? If you're an ambitious Science practitioner eager to excel within a supportive and successful department, we've got just the role for you!

Join the dynamic team at Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet as our Second in Charge - Science. You'll be stepping into a thriving department and contributing to its continued success. We're on the lookout for someone who's deeply passionate about Science, dedicated to academic achievement, and adept at inspiring and supporting both colleagues and students. As Second in Charge, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning across all Key Stages within the department.

This is a full-time, permanent position and the salary offered is MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance + TLR 2C (£3,527).

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a dynamic and inclusive 11–18 school, rated ‘good’, and proudly serving a diverse local community. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, all contributing to a rich and vibrant school culture. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, underpinned by our core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice. We are dedicated to helping every student achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs of all learners, offering a balanced mix of academic and vocational qualifications. This is enhanced by excellent learning resources, including modern, well-equipped classrooms, specialist labs and workshops, and outstanding sports and ICT facilities. Beyond academic achievement, we place strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to grow socially, behaviourally, and emotionally at their own pace through a wide range of extracurricular and leadership opportunities.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet works closely with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a collaborative and innovative learning environment. We provide targeted support and challenge to ensure every student can succeed and leave us prepared for university, training, or the career of their choice. As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we also benefit from shared expertise, leadership development, and a strong culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the academy.

"At Ebbsfleet our family approach means we know our students as individuals. We understand their needs and pay close attention to supporting them to be their very best." - Ms Gurjit Kaur Shergill, Principal

"Everyone is valued at Ebbsfleet Academy. Pupils attend happily, safely and with pride. The school wants pupils to ‘believe, achieve, succeed’. It creates a culture of aspiration and success, with a broad and interesting curriculum that opens pupils’ eyes to the world around them." - Ofsted Report 2024

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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