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Teaching Vacancies; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academy Rainham is inviting applications for a Geography Teacher to join our department from January 2027, delivering engaging lessons on physical landscapes and global issues. You will inspire students to develop geographical knowledge, critical thinking, and curiosity about the environment.

We welcome both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECT) and will provide support to deliver exceptional geography education within a supportive Leigh Academies Trust community.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Rainham is looking for a Teacher of Geography to join our department starting in January 2027, helping to inspire and engage students with the fascinating world of geography, from physical landscapes to global issues.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Geography teacher who is passionate about helping students understand the world’s physical and human processes. You will inspire students to develop their geographical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and curiosity about the environment. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we will support you in delivering exceptional geography education.

What the school offers its staff

• 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
• 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

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.