About the role
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, within Leigh Academies Trust, offers an opportunity to appoint a Director of Learning – Maths to join and lead their thriving, friendly and collaborative faculty from September 2026.
As the successful candidate you will build rapport with students from the get-go and engage them in the subject, leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.
Qualifications
* You are passionate about your subject.
* You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students’ progress and outcomes.
* You have the drive to transform learning and are dedicated to raising standards for all students.
Benefits
* Leadership scale (England & Wales)
* Teacher Pension Scheme
* 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
* Collaborative MAT network
* Additional LAT benefits
* A supportive and professional environment to embed yourself into from day one.
* The opportunity to teach at Key Stage 3, 4, and Post 16 A Level and IB Diploma groups.
* A chance to join a dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all.
* A team of talented staff covering the specialisms assigned to this role.
* Well‑motivated and receptive learners across the academy.
What the school offers its staff
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving secondary academy within Leigh Academies Trust committed to delivering academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and meaningful community engagement. We offer a broad and inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our students, combining traditional subjects with vocational pathways and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, we place a strong focus on personal development, wellbeing, and character education, helping our students grow into confident, resilient, and well‑rounded individuals. With a proud history and an exciting future as part of Leigh Academies Trust, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a supportive and inspiring place for both students and staff to thrive.
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, 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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