Deputy Curriculum Director for Social Sciences

Wellsway School, Bristol, BS31 1PH

36 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPR1 – UPS3 + TLR2b

Deputy Curriculum Director for Social Sciences job summary

Wellsway School and IKB Academy are seeking a passionate and innovative Deputy Curriculum Director for Social Sciences to join our team. The role offers the chance to be responsible for leading, managing and developing the Social Science curriculum area at all Key Stages in liaison with the Director of Humanities, helping to make a lasting difference to the lives of our learners.

You will be part of a collaborative and caring staff community that shares a commitment to high standards, inclusion, and positive outcomes for all. Together, we create an environment where everyone is encouraged and supported to succeed.

About Wellsway School and IKB Academy

Wellsway School is a well-established secondary school in Keynsham with a strong academic tradition and inclusive ethos. It provides students with a high-quality education and a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests, leadership skills, and character. 

IKB Academy in Keynsham is a small and specialist secondary school with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education. It provides a unique and supportive environment for students who are passionate about practical, real-world learning and career preparation. 

Wellsway School and IKB Acadmey are proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work

• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team

• Has a good Honours degree (in a subject relevant to the position) and has Qualified Teacher Status and evidence of completion of induction 

• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Wellsway School and IKB Academy, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

How to Apply

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:

Closing date: 16/09/2026

Interviews: To be held shortly after

Role information:

This is a permanent role, starting on 01/01/2027 (sooner start date is available)

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wellsway School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1325 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wellsway School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellsway-school-bristol

A successful, high-performing 11-18 mixed comprehensive that is popular and over-subscribed, with almost 1300 students on roll. The school is set on the east side of Keynsham, eight miles north-west of Bath and seven miles south-east of Bristol and we are fortunate to have a large, semi-rural setting with excellent transport links for students and staff. Having been part of the Wellsway Multi-Academy Trust since it was founded has already brought many benefits to the school community and a real strength of the trust is its cross phase nature, allowing us to work with leaders with a wide range of experiences and students across all the age ranges.

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