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Director of Learning - Individuals & Societies

Leigh Academy Wilmington · Wilmington · Kent

Job description

Leigh Academy Wilmington is seeking to appoint a Director of Learning - Individuals and Societies. This allows an exceptional practitioner to move into a leadership role and receive fantastic support and CPD opportunities across the academy and wider Trust. Individuals and Societies is delivered as part of the MYP/IB framework; therefore, we are looking for applicants with experience in delivering this.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

  • An excellent leader who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the individuals and societies remit.
  • Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships.
  • Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
  • Energetic and have a can-do attitude.
  • Confident and has strong career aspirations.
  • Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy.
  • Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject.


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About this school

Leigh Academy Wilmington

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Outstanding
Pupils
1,381
Avg teacher salary
£54,582
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.9:1
Academy trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
12 October 2026
Closing date
31 October 2026

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