Teacher of English

Scale: MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe Allowance

Job Summary: This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to join a genuinely supportive team.

MPS/UPS + London Fringe + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of English ready to join a vibrant, high-achieving English department at Leigh Academy Longfield? This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to join a genuinely supportive team and directly contribute to our students’ academic excellence and personal development.

The English department is a flourishing, innovative, and progressive one. We are proud of our strong leadership, excellent student outcomes, and consistently high expectations for every learner.

Why Teach at Leigh Academy Longfield?

Working at Leigh Academy Longfield offers a rewarding and dynamic experience for several key reasons:

• Exceptional Professional Development: The academy provides numerous opportunities for career advancement. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, we offer access to a wide range of top-tier training, leadership programs, and collaborative projects across our network of schools.
• A Truly Supportive Community: We foster a positive and nurturing culture where staff thrive. You will benefit from a strong sense of community, built on a foundation of teamwork and mutual respect among all colleagues.
• Driven by Student Success: The academy is deeply dedicated to providing high-quality education and is resolutely committed to our students’ success. This mission creates a truly fulfilling environment for educators who are passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of young people.
• Modern Facilities and Resources: Leigh Academy Longfield boasts excellent, up-to-date facilities and resources. This includes modern technology and flexible learning spaces that fully support innovative teaching methods and enhance the experience for both staff and students.

This role is fixed-term until July 2026 and offers a salary of MPS/UPS + London Fringe.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Longfield

Leigh Academy Longfield offers a friendly and supportive working environment with innovation and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. The academy is recognised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school and delivers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in years 7 -9. Our most recent inspection in 2018 confirmed that Leigh Academy Longfield continues to provide strong educational outcomes for students.

The richness of our extracurricular activities allows our students to excel in drama, music, sports and STEM. Leaders of the academy are highly ambitious for all of the students. We have a strong drive for school improvement underpinned by a relentless focus on the core business of improving teaching and learning.

We do not limit that ambition to the outcomes of public examinations; our students being prepared for life is equally as important to everyone at the academy. Our pastoral system is truly exceptional and we pride ourselves on the quality of care for every student. Our Post-16 provision continues to go from strength to strength, rated in the top 10% for Kent, with our students securing places at top universities.

Leigh Academy Longfield benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities for learning across all subject areas. We have a thorough and robust approach to school improvement, and the academy is well on course to becoming a truly Outstanding school.

Applying for this Opportunity

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 Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.

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.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

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 and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.