Teacher of Social Sciences in Rochester

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator ready to inspire the next generation of social scientists? As a Teacher of Social Sciences, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional teaching and learning, fostering a deep understanding of the world around us, and helping our students achieve their full potential. You will be instrumental in translating our academy’s vision into vibrant, engaging lessons that make a real difference to every learner.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver innovative lessons that challenge and inspire students across all key stages, exploring the complexities of human society and behaviour. You will work within a supportive department to create a culture of high expectations, contributing to the development of our Social Sciences curriculum and ensuring that every student is empowered to succeed in a dynamic learning environment.

Why Teach at Leigh Academy Strood?

• 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 programmes, 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 Strood 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.

If you’re ready to inspire our students and make a lasting impact in Social Sciences education, we’d love to hear from you!

Leigh Academy Strood is a vibrant and inclusive school community where students are empowered to be kind, respectful, resilient, and inquisitive. Since opening in 2009, we’ve transformed educational outcomes in Strood, with a strong academic culture built on high expectations, a global curriculum, and a commitment to personal development.

We offer outstanding facilities, including purpose-built classrooms and exceptional sports spaces, designed to support learning at every level. As an IB World School, our curriculum fosters curiosity, lifelong learning and global citizenship.

Our recent Ofsted inspection confirmed that Leigh Academy Strood continues to be a ‘Good’ school, with particular praise for our ambitious curriculum and culture of high expectations. We are also proud to have been awarded ADHD Friendly School status recognising our inclusive practices and support for neurodiverse students.

Staff benefit from regular coaching, dedicated CPD time, a sensible workload approach, and access to trust-wide resources. Our centralised behaviour systems allow for disruption-free classrooms, enabling teachers to focus on what matters most - teaching and inspiring students.

Join a passionate, forward-thinking team making a real difference where your growth is valued, and your impact truly matters.

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 Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor).

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.

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.