Director of Learning - Maths - Full-time

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Swanscombe

• Ref:KCC886-4001-538L
• Posted:18/02/2026
• Pay:Leadership scale based on experience
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:09/03/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you a passionate mathematician and an inspiring leader ready to shape the future of our STEM provision? Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is seeking a visionary Director of Learning for Mathematics to join our middle leadership team and drive excellence across the department.

This is a pivotal role for an ambitious educator who thrives on developing both staff and students. You will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the Mathematics curriculum, ensuring that every student, regardless of their starting point, develops the numerical fluency and problem-solving skills essential for their future success.

Who We Are Looking For

• A proven track record of delivering outstanding results in Mathematics.
• Experience in leading or supporting a team to improve instructional quality.
• A deep understanding of how to use data to inform teaching strategies.
• An alignment with the Leigh Academy Trust values: Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence.

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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• Job Description | Director of Learning - Maths | Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet