Teacher of Individuals & Societies (Humanities)

Teacher of Individuals & Societies (Humanities)

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 01 April 2026

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 20 April 2026

Location: Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: a8d9ce35-ea82-401f-8dd1-65b6f870073f

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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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. What the school offers its staff 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.