Lead Practitioner - History

Leadership scale + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Ready to make a real impact in History? At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, we’re seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner - History to elevate our department and inspire the next generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality History lessons that engage and challenge students across various key stages and subjects.

• Lead curriculum development and share best practices to improve teaching across the department.

• Use data and innovative approaches to improve student outcomes in History.

• Provide leadership and support to colleagues, helping them to grow in their teaching practice.

• Work with the senior leadership team to lead on aspects of whole school improvement with the Teaching & Learning Team.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong track record of improving teaching and learning.

• A collaborative leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where you’ll have the opportunity to influence the future of Humanities teaching. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, you’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a clear path for career progression.

This is a permanent opportunity which offers a salary on the leadership scale, and we would like our successful candidate to join us from September 2026.

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.