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Teacher of History

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

This job expired on 6 October 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2025

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full time or Part Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: MPS/UPS based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has an exciting opportunity for an engaging and enthusiasticTeacher of Historyto join our thriving Humanities department from January 2026. Our successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and inspiring a passion for History across all key stages. If you are an ambitious and motivated History practitioner, we want to hear from you!

This is a chance to join an experienced and collaborative Humanities team who are dedicated, supportive and passionate about their subjects. The department has a strong culture of sharing best practice, resources, and ideas, ensuring a positive and professional working environment. You will play a key role in delivering and developing our History curriculum, with the opportunity to contribute to wider Humanities projects.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• A supportive environment:Collaborate with an experienced team that values innovation and creativity in teaching.
• Opportunities to grow:We value talent and ambition and are committed to supporting the professional growth of all team members, helping individuals take the next steps in their career.
• Room to excel:We welcome fresh ideas and enthusiasm—what matters most is your dedication to student success and your own growth as an educator.

If you’re ready to inspire and be inspired, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s create an exciting future together at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.

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.

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Job Pack _ Teacher (Secondary) _ Leigh Academies Trust.pdf - 926 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

• School type: Academies, None, 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

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