Job Overview
Are you a passionate and dynamic educator ready to inspire the next generation? Leigh Academy Bexley is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Social Sciences to join our team from September 2025. This is your chance to ignite a love for the following subjects in our students:
* Psychology
* Sociology
* RE
We’re keen to hear from you if you are:
* An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
* Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
* Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
* Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
* Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
* Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.
This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance, based on experience.
Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust
As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondary, 14 primary, and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered “Outstanding” (53% of those inspected since joining the Trust). The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central, LAT West, LAT North. We also oversee a large initial teacher training organisation, a teaching school hub, and are an accredited apprenticeship provider.
Our future plans are outlined in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunities to collaborate with peers within your academy and across the Trust. We support your professional development and encourage progression within the organisation.
Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Leigh Academies Trust and all our academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. We adopt a fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks. All employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity
We value diversity and treat all individuals equally, regardless of protected characteristics. We are committed to fairness in our recruitment and employment practices.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
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