Coordinator of Learning - Politics and Social Sciences
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2026 (or earlier dependent on successful candidates availability)
Closing date
24 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Politics, Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS, based on experience + London Fringe + TLR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you ready to step into a leadership role and shape the future of Politics and Social Science education? We're seeking an ambitious and knowledgeable Coordinator of Learning to take the reins as the Subject Lead for our prestigious Sixth Form programs in Global Politics and Social and Cultural Anthropology!
Key Highlights of This Exciting Opportunity:
Subject Leadership: This is a fantastic chance to lead and develop two fascinating and highly relevant subjects at the advanced level. You will be the visionary driving success in these areas.
Significant Sixth Form Teaching: Engage with highly motivated students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level programs of Global Politics and Social and Cultural Anthropology. Your expertise will inspire the next generation of global thinkers and analysts.
Broaden Your Impact: Showcase your versatility by delivering a GCSE Humanities course in either Geography or History, engaging younger students with foundational concepts.
What We're Looking For:
We need a leader who possesses the deep subject knowledge and passion to deliver outstanding teaching and guide the strategic direction of these key subjects. You must be able to confidently teach and lead the curriculum for:
IB Higher Level Global Politics
IB Higher Level Social and Cultural Anthropology
GCSE Geography or GCSE History
This is more than a teaching role; it's a leadership opportunity to foster critical thinking, global awareness, and academic excellence.
If you're ready to inspire, lead, and make a significant impact in the realm of Politics and Social Science, we want to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust, our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities, creating an ideal environment for learning. We're proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7-9, as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway, A-Levels, and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well-being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded The Healthy Minds School kite mark, reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.
Our motto,"Opening minds to Success,"guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy, resilient, and prepared for their futures, both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work, supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.
Further information about the job
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
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.
Applying for the job
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About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
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