20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    12 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    22 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

History, Philosophy

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main/upper pay scale

Additional allowances

plus TLR 2B for Head of History (currently £5,727)

plus TLR 2C for Head of History including KS3 Philosophy and Ethics (currently £8,397)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Further details about the role

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.

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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of History - Closes 12 June 2025.pdf - 506 KB (opens in new tab)

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
recruitment@bexhillacademy.org
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bexhill-high-academy

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