Teacher of Humanities (Geography specialism)

Please note - Hayesbrook Academy will be known as Leigh Academy Tonbridge as of September 2023

Leigh Academy Tonbridge will formally open its doors to its first co-ed cohort in September 2023. The academy has been on a journey of transformational change since joining Leigh Academies Trust in September 2021, with Ofsted describing students’ behaviour and attitudes as ‘exceptional’ in the graded inspection of December 2022.

We are now recruiting for Teacher of Humanities. With the rapid growth of the academy’s roll, an opportunity has arisen for a Geography specialist to join our department (please note the successful candidate will also be required to teach either History or RE at KS3). Geography is extremely popular at both GCSE and A-level and consistently achieves the very best results in the school.

​​​​​​​We can offer the opportunity to join a school that offers significant support for staff internally, and also benefit from support from the wider Trust on the new curriculum and raising standards. Whatever the stage of your career, you will receive outstanding professional development and work in a community of dedicated and happy colleagues.

At Leigh Academy Tonbridge you can expect;

• Impeccable student behaviour in classrooms and around the academy
• High levels of focus in students.
• A supportive academy with visible leadership that support teachers to develop.
• Students who are committed to their learning and want to do their very best.
• Students who work well together and show the highest level of respect towards each other and towards members of staff
• The opportunity to be part of a team that highly values your wellbeing.

What we are offering:

• Opportunities to teach Key Stages 3,4 and 5.
• Professional coaching and support.
• A bespoke CPD programme.
• A thriving social and community ethos.

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
• Energetic with a ‘can do’ attitude.​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​This is a permanent role offering Main Pay Scale, commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will join us from September 2023.

If you are interested in visiting the academy, please contact Elene Redelinghuys (Recruitment Advisor) on elene.redelinghuys@latrust.org.uk.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

‘Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional’ Ofsted, 2022.

‘Staff are proud to work at the school. There is a strong culture of collaboration and sharing.’

The school’s small size means that all pupils are known, valued and nurtured.’ 

'Senior Leaders have a passionate and ambitious vision about providing high-quality education for all pupils at the school…senior leaders are relentless about raising standards and maintaining high expectations by keeping a high profile around the school.’ 

Joining us at Leigh Academy Tonbridge: Building on the strengths of our legacy school, Hayesbrook Academy, Leigh Academy Tonbridge will open our doors to the first cohort of year 7 students, including boys and girls, for September 2023.

Hayesbrook Academy first opened in 1964. Having always been an all-boys school, our history before then is closely linked to the old Sussex Road Boys School, where records go back to the early 1900’s, and so we have a strong tradition of education provision in Tonbridge. The modern day academy has always been an 11-18 comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, serving the local community.