Teacher of Individuals & Societies (Humanities)

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

Are you a passionate educator ready to inspire the next generation of global citizens? Leigh Academy Wilmington is seeking a talented Teacher of Individuals and Societies (Humanities) to join our vibrant faculty.

As an IB World School, we pride ourselves on fostering inquiry-based learning. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive start to your career or an experienced practitioner seeking new challenges, we offer an environment where your professional growth is a priority.

Our Faculty

You will be joining a collaborative and friendly team that delivers a diverse curriculum across all Key Stages:

• KS3: History, Geography, and Religious Studies.
• KS4: History, Geography, Health and Social Care and Sociology.
• KS5: History, Geography and Psychology.

The ability to teach more than one of these subjects is desirable, but your passion for your primary specialism and your commitment to student progress are what matter most.

Why Join Us?

• Access a wealth of CPD opportunities within the academy and across the wider Leigh Academies Trust.
• If you haven’t taught the IB before, don’t worry. We provide comprehensive training to upskill you in the delivery of MYP and IB programmes.

We believe in a healthy work-life balance. We are happy to consider part-time applications – please state your preferred working pattern in your application.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Wilmington

Leigh Academy Wilmington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023 and ‘Leading’ by Challenge Partners in March 2026, provides a world-class education with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. As an IB World School, we integrate the International Baccalaureate philosophy throughout our curriculum.

Our students, from diverse backgrounds, achieve exceptional results, with our value-added scores placing us in the top national band for similar schools. We offer the IB Career-related Programme for sixth formers and the IB Middle Years Programme for Key Stage 3. Students benefit from a calm, purposeful environment, extensive enrichment opportunities, and a strong pastoral program that prepares them for university or high-level apprenticeships.

We are a forward-thinking and supportive community, committed to professional development for our staff. We work collaboratively to ensure all students flourish and are well-prepared for a complex world.

Please click here to view our website, to find out more about Leigh Academy Wilmington.
 
Applying 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 by clicking here, 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.