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Head of Learning - MFL
Leigh Academy Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8GSThis job expired on 5 October 2026
Start date details
January 2027 (or earlier dependant on the successful candidates availability)
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- French, Languages, Spanish
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + TLR2A (£3,872)
Additional allowances
TLR2A (£3,872)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Academy Rainham is looking for a Head of Learning - MFL to lead our department from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, shaping the strategic direction of Modern Foreign Languages and influencing how the subject is taught across the academy.
We are a successful and growing school, seeking a talented practitioner who can maintain high standards, inspire both students and colleagues, and ensure a curriculum that is engaging, ambitious and relevant. Please note that the ability to teach Spanish is an essential requirement for this role.
We are looking for an experienced educator with a strong track record in the classroom and the ability to lead, develop and support a team. In return, we will provide the professional support, autonomy and resources needed to thrive in the role and make a lasting impact on students' outcomes and experiences.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
- Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven school
- Work in a modern, purpose-built learning environment
- Join a team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth
- Receive high-quality training and development through Leigh Academies Trust
Plus, enjoy great staff benefits, including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
- Wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
- Free onsite parking
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 Grace Upton (Recruitment Coordinator): grace.upton@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 273.
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 commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Including online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Rainham
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 964 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
In September 2021, we opened our doors to the 180 founding students of our co educational comprehensive school for 11-18 year olds. Already oversubscribed, our new school is firmly set to be a beacon of excellence for secondary education in Medway. The wellbeing and success of each individual child is at the heart of everything and we are driven by the belief that it is our role to ensure all pupils develop an appreciation of the limitless possibilities ahead of them. Every learner is entitled to an enriching, varied and personalised education; delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that provides challenge, irrespective of need, starting point or background. It is our ambition that in our highly inclusive setting, all our students will flourish, becoming inquiring, compassionate and culturally aware young adults. We will work together to embed the essential skills, knowledge and attributes needed to be highly successful in achieving their own personal goals, as caring members of our community and as leaders in tomorrow’s world.
Our strong learning community works together and shares the value of collaboration; every member of our academy family works together to achieve success, cultivating a strong sense of belonging. Our belief in human-scale education, delivered through our college model, ensures every one of our students is known and valued. Strong pastoral care is at the heart of our academy and we place great importance on building strong partnerships with parents and carers.
Working in a brand new school is a unique opportunity. A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is required, as is drive, grit and boundless enthusiasm. We will be looking to recruit a staff body that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic and co-curricular offer from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to a role at the Academy. A sense of humour is also essential!
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Rainham
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.
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