Maths Director of Learning — Lead & Elevate Student Outcomes

Leadership scale + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you an excellent Maths practitioner with a proven track record of success and ambition, with a real appetite for career progression? Leigh Academy Bexley has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Director of Learning - Maths to join and lead their thriving, friendly and collaborative faculty from September 2026!

We provide candidates with excellent career opportunities for those who have ambition and drive, and you will have access to not only the academy's CPD programme, but you will also be able to network and build strong working relationships with your peers and talented staff across the wider Trust. As our successful candidate, you will build rapport with our students from the get-go and engage them in the subject as well as leading and inspiring an established and successful team of professionals.

We are keen to hear from you if:

• You are passionate about your subject.
• You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students' progress and outcomes.
• You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students.

In return we are offering:

• A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and fully embed yourself into from day one.
• The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level and IB diploma groups.
• The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all.
• A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role.
• Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity which offers leadership scale + outer London allowance based on experience.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Bexley, Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

Applying for this Opportunity: Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you would like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please do not 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 are 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 in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. 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. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.