Anthropology jobs in United Kingdom

At Leigh Academy Rainham, we are proud of the strong foundations we have built since opening in 2021. As a growing and ambitious school, we are looking for a Teacher of Social Sciences to join us in September 2025 in preparation for our 6th form opening in September 2026. The ideal candidate would be able to teach a minimum of one of the following KS4/5 subjects and an additional KS3 subject as part of the national curriculum:

• Psychology
• Law
• Health and Social Care
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Social and Cultural Anthropology

Why Choose Us?

• A Growing Community: Be part of a vibrant and expanding school dedicated to student success.
• Modern Facilities: Teach in a state-of-the-art environment with the resources you need to inspire learning.
• Professional Development: Access tailored CPD opportunities, leadership pathways, and innovative teaching tools.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values innovation and celebrates achievements.

About You

We’re looking for a passionate and committed teacher of Social Sciences who can inspire students to understand the importance of this field and its impact on society. The successful candidate will be required to teach a second subject to a minimum of KS3 which will be discussed as part of the interview process. The successful candidate will also need to be able to establish and implement at least one of the listed Social Sciences at KS4 and KS5 as part of a growing offer not yet delivered at Leigh Academy Rainham, with the support of the Trust.

You’ll deliver engaging lessons that equip students with practical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of social professions at KS4 and KS5. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we will support your development to help you thrive.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Career progression within Leigh Academies Trust.
• Access to a wide range of co-curricular programmes that enhance school life.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience.

If you have any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on rachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk or 01643 412 258.

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.

Our commitment to safeguarding: 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 in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: 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 are 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.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.