Lead Practitioner - History - Full-time

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-535L
• Posted:10/02/2026
• Pay:Leadership scale based on experience
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:23/02/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Ready to make a real impact in History? At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, we’re seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner - History to elevate our department and inspire the next generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality History lessons that engage and challenge students across various key stages and subjects.
• Lead curriculum development and share best practices to improve teaching across the department.
• Use data and innovative approaches to improve student outcomes in History.
• Provide leadership and support to colleagues, helping them to grow in their teaching practice.
• Work with the senior leadership team to lead on aspects of whole school improvement with the Teaching & Learning Team.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong track record of improving teaching and learning.
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where you’ll have the opportunity to influence the future of Humanities teaching. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, you’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a clear path for career progression.

This is a permanent opportunity which offers a salary on the leadership scale, and we would like our successful candidate to join us from September 2026.

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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