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Teacher of Textiles
Leigh Academy Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8GS19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Art and design, Design and technology, Engineering
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Academy Rainham is an ambitious and forward-thinking school that has been growing and flourishing since its opening in 2021. We are excited to invite a Teacher of Textiles to join our talented and dedicated team from September 2026, helping to shape the future of our thriving learning community. Our successful candidate will also be able to deliver a second subject such as Design & Technology or another Art specialism.
About You:
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who can engage students in both the practical and theoretical aspects of Textiles, helping them develop both their technical skills and their creative thinking. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you’ll be committed to helping every student achieve their best. We are here to support and nurture your growth as an educator, ensuring you have the tools and confidence to excel in your role.
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 Holly Neve (Talent Manager): holly.neve@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 263.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
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.
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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