Job Description

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Kent

Salary:

MPS/UPS, based on experience + London Fringe + TLR for the right candidate

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

04 January 2026

Apply by:

13 October 2025

Job overview

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

Do you want to join a strong Mathematics department that achieves above the national average in their results? Are you committed to academic excellence and able to enthuse students in this subject area?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy remains to be one of the highest-achieving state comprehensive schools in England and one of the most over-subscribed schools in Kent.

We have a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teacher of Maths to join us from January 2026 and be part of a team that is truly changing lives and positively transforming the local community. Our successful candidate will quickly become an integral part of our department who have achieved great successes in recent years. We welcome candidates with a range of experience.

We are looking for someone who:

Strong subject knowledge and curriculum expertise - able to plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across KS3-KS5, ensuring challenge and progression for all learners. Effective pedagogy and classroom management - skilled in using a range of teaching strategies, assessment for learning, and behaviour management techniques to maintain a positive, disruption-free environment. Commitment to student progress and inclusion - able to identify gaps, support diverse needs (SEND, EAL, disadvantaged students), and foster resilience, independence, and confidence in mathematics.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering a salary of MPS/UPS + London Fringe allowance + a TLR for the right candidate, commensurate with experience.

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pplying 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 below, 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. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it 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.
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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Green Street, Green Road, Dartford
Kent
DA1 1QE
United Kingdom

+44 1322 620 400

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is a vibrant secondary school at the heart of its community, where our small-school model ensures every student receives the personalised support and challenge needed to thrive. As the flagship of Leigh Academies Trust, we boast modern facilities and cutting-edge technology, fostering academic and personal growth through a broad curriculum--including the IB Middle Years Programme in KS3 and the IB Careers Pathway in KS5. We are proud to be the first UK school awarded the Healthy Minds School kite mark, recognising our commitment to wellbeing. With a dynamic leadership team, strong professional development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive environment, we empower students and staff alike to achieve their full potential.



Everyone who visits us is impressed by our students, the working atmosphere, the sheer sense of enjoyment in the learning process and the strong focus on achievement.

Principal

Mrs Julia Collins



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