Teacher of MFL (Maternity Cover)

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 MFL to join our talented and dedicated team from September 2026, helping to shape the future of our thriving learning community.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a genuine passion for languages. You will inspire a love for communication and global cultures in every student, delivering engaging and innovative lessons that bring Spanish and French to life.

Our successful candidate will be committed to helping every student achieve their best and develop the confidence to express themselves in a foreign language. We are here to support and nurture your growth as an educator, ensuring you have the tools and professional development to excel in your role within our expanding department.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• Be part of a welcoming, inclusive, andvalues-driven school
• Work in amodern, purpose-built learning environment
• Join a team that valuescollaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth
• Receive high-qualitytraining and developmentthroughLeigh 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 details about the role

Note that whilst the position is offered on a maternity cover basis until December 2026, every effort will be made to offer a substantive position thereafter, either at Leigh Academy Rainham or within the wider family of academies across Leigh Academies Trust. The central Recruitment Team will keep in touch with you throughout your contract to discuss options available to you.

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.