Teacher of Individuals & Societies (Humanities)
Leigh Academy Wilmington, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Geography, Health and social care, History, Humanities, Psychology, Religious education, Social sciences, Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate educator ready to inspire the next generation of global citizens? Leigh Academy Wilmington is seeking a talented Teacher of Individuals and Societies (Humanities) to join our vibrant faculty.
As an IB World School, we pride ourselves on fostering inquiry-based learning. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive start to your career or an experienced practitioner seeking new challenges, we offer an environment where your professional growth is a priority.
What the school offers its staff
Our Faculty
You will be joining a collaborative and friendly team that delivers a diverse curriculum across all Key Stages:
- KS3: History, Geography, and Religious Studies.
- KS4: History, Geography, Health and Social Care and Sociology.
- KS5: History, Geography and Psychology.
The ability to teach more than one of these subjects is desirable, but your passion for your primary specialism and your commitment to student progress are what matter most.
Why Join Us?
- Access a wealth of CPD opportunities within the academy and across the wider Leigh Academies Trust.
- If you haven’t taught the IB before, don't worry. We provide comprehensive training to upskill you in the delivery of MYP and IB programmes.
- We believe in a healthy work-life balance. We are happy to consider part-time applications - please state your preferred working pattern in your application.
Further information about the job
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leigh Academy Wilmington
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1381 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Academy Wilmington website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Wilmington
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