Head of Learning - Geography

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Rainham is looking for a Head of Learning - Geography to lead our department starting in September 2026. This is a role for an experienced teacher who is ready to move into a leadership position where they can actually influence how the subject is taught. We’re a successful, growing school, and we need someone who can maintain high standards while keeping the curriculum relevant and engaging for our students.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner who understands how to manage a department and support their colleagues. In return, we’ll make sure you have the professional space and resources to do your job well, helping you grow into the leadership role as you help our students succeed.

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

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.