Head of History - possibility of including Head of KS3 Philosophy & Ethics
Bexhill High Academy, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4BY13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- History, Philosophy
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main/Upper pay scale
Additional allowances
TLR 2B for Head of History (currently £5,727)
TLR 2C for Head of History including KS3 Philosophy and Ethics (currently £8,397)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Bexhill Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational, creative and enthusiastic Head of History (and Philosophy and Ethics). This is an exciting time to be part of the Bexhill Academy team with its clear direction, and superb support from Governors driving forward focussed improvements.
The successful candidate will require exceptional interpersonal skills alongside an ability to set a vision, confidently nurture, and develop staff so that children are inspired to love History.
In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your journey of career progression.
Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect. If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.
We aim to recruit staff who:
● Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
● Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
● Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;
● Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;
● Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.
● See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a number of excellent staff benefits for our employees. These include:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff fitness class Wellbeing weeks
- We are partnered with Mulberry Multi Academy Trust in London (excellent CPD opportunities)
- We encourage and support tangible Leadership courses e.g. NPQ.
- 2 additional days added to October half term
- Benenden Healthcare
- Half day ‘special leave’ for every member of staff every year.
There is so much on offer for you at Bexhill Academy.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bexhill High Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1507 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bexhill High Academy website
- Email address
- academyhr@bexhillacademy.org
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