What skills and experience we're looking for
MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + TLR + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
Are you an inspiring and ambitious Science specialist ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact?
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Learning - Science to join our thriving all-through academy from September 2026.
About the School
At Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo, we are more than just a school; we are a rapidly transforming community where high expectations, creativity and collaboration sit at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a vibrant Science department at a pivotal stage in our development. As Director of Learning, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning, inspire a team of committed practitioners, and ensure our curriculum is ambitious, coherent and grounded in strong subject expertise.
Within our unique all-through setting, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate across phases, helping to strengthen science provision from primary through to secondary and creating a truly seamless learning journey for our pupils.
What the school offers
* Shape the Vision – Be a key player in our growth from one to two-form entry. Help us design innovative learning environments, including our new outdoor spaces.
* Cross-Phase Collaboration – Benefit from a unique all-through setting where primary and secondary expertise meet to create an exceptional curriculum.
* Bespoke Career Development – We invest in you. From instructional coaching to leadership pathways, our CPD is tailored to help you take the next step in your professional journey.
* A Supportive Community – Join a warm, close-knit staff team where your wellbeing is valued and your ideas are heard.
If you are ready to lead a department with energy, integrity and ambition - and help shape the future of Science education within a flourishing academy - we would love to hear from you.
We look forward to receiving your application and learning how you will help shape the future of Science at Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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