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Lead Practitioner - Science
Leigh Academy Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8GS17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership scale based on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Since opening in 2021, Leigh Academy Rainham has grown into a forward-thinking school with a reputation for excellence. We are excited to invite applications for a Lead Practitioner - Science to join our team from September 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to elevate your leadership career and drive excellence in science teaching!
About You:
We seek a dynamic and highly effective Science specialist who is passionate about their subject and committed to pedagogical innovation.You will demonstrate the ability to model outstanding teaching and inspire students to develop a profound curiosity for the natural world, scientific inquiry, and technological advancement.
As a Lead Practitioner, you must be an excellent communicator, capable of mentoring colleagues, driving evidence-based practice in the lab, and shaping the strategic development of a rigorous and engaging Science curriculum.
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
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.
Applying for the job
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About Leigh Academy Rainham
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 793 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Rainham website
- 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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