For January 2024, we are seeking to appoint a Director of Learning - Maths who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students in this curriculum area. This is a thriving department that consists of dedicated practitioners who ensure excellent outcomes and positive learning experiences for our students.

As Director of Learning, you will lead the development in ensuring the highest of standards across the department to ensure the Quality of Education within the faculty is of the highest level ensuring excellent outcomes for our young people. This is a fantastic role where you will have a direct impact in developing the department to make it even better and grow our talented team to secure the very best outcomes for students at our academy.

We are keen to hear from you if:

You are passionate about your subject
You have the ability and drive to make a positive impact on students’ progress and outcomes
You have the drive to transform our learning and are dedicated to raising standards even further for all students
In return we are offering:

A supportive and professional environment to be a part of and full embed yourself into from day one
The opportunity to teach at Key stage 3, 4 and Post 16 A Level and IB diploma groups
The chance to join and be part of an academy that has a strong, dynamic leadership team whose aim is to achieve excellence for all
A team of talented staff at all stages of their career, covering the specialisms assigned to this role
Well motivated and receptive learners across our academy
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.






Working with us: Longfield Academy offers a friendly and supportive working environment with innovation and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. The academy is recognised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school and delivers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in years 7 -9. Our most recent inspection in 2018 confirmed that Longfield Academy continues to provide strong educational outcomes for students. The richness of our extracurricular activities allows our students to excel in drama, music, sports and STEM. Leaders of the academy are highly ambitious for all of the students. We have a strong drive for school improvement underpinned by a relentless focus on the core business of improving teaching and learning. We do not limit that ambition to the outcomes of public examinations; our students being prepared for life is equally as important to everyone at the academy. Our pastoral system is truly exceptional and we pride ourselves on the quality of care for every student. Our Post-16 provision continues to go from strength to strength, rated in the top 10% for Kent, with our students securing places at top universities.

Longfield Academy benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities for learning across all subject areas. We have a thorough and robust approach to school improvement, and the academy is well on course to becoming a truly Outstanding school.

The school is heavily oversubscribed in year 7 and year 12. For more information about our academy, please click here.