Teacher of Social Sciences

LeighAcademiesTrust; Erith; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outer London Allowance

Free virtual GP service

MAT network access

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Bexley is seeking a passionate Teacher of Social Sciences to join from January 2027 to teach Psychology, Sociology and RE. This permanent role offers progression on the MPS/UPS scale plus Outer London Allowance, depending on experience.

We value collaboration, professional growth and safeguarding, and benefit from Leigh Academies Trust’s supportive MAT network and wide range of staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with proven outcomes in Social Sciences.
• Experience teaching Psychology, Sociology or RE.
• Collaborative approach and strong professional relationships.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology, Sociology and RE to assigned cohorts.
• Plan, assess and provide high-quality lessons to raise achievement.
• Engage in safeguarding duties and promote wellbeing within the school.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Collaborative

Inspire students

Motivate staff

wellbeing focus

Job description

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

Are you a passionate and dynamic educator ready to inspire the next generation? Leigh Academy Bexley is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Social Sciences to join our team from January 2027. This is your chance to ignite a love for the following subjects in our students:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• RE

We’re keen to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
• Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + 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.

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. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.
We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. 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.