Director of Learning - Maths

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership scale based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leadership scale (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT benefits.

Are you an excellent Maths practitioner with a proven track record of success and ambition, with a real appetite for career progression?We have the perfect role for you...Leigh Academy Hugh Christie have an exciting opportunity to appoint aDirector of Learning - Mathsto join and lead their thriving, friendly and collaborative faculty from September 2026.

We provide candidates with excellent career opportunities for those who have ambition and drive, and you'll have access to not only the academy's CPD programme, but you'll also be able to network and build strong working relationships with your peers and talented staff across the wider Trust. As our successful candidate you will build rapport with our students from the get-go and engage them in the subject as well as leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.

We are keen to hear from you if:

• 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 our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students

In return we are offering:

• A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and full embed yourself into from day one
• The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level and IB diploma groups
• The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all
• A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role
• Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy

What the school offers its staff

Working with us at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

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.

Click hereto visit our website and learn more.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Director_of_Learning_-_Maths_JD_Leigh_Academy_Hugh_Christie_(1)_(1).pdf - 88.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 779 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Hugh Christie website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hugh-christie-school-tonbridge

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Kent and Medway