Faculty Director of Social Sciences
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £61,787 to £67,762 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA |
| Company: | Lift Schools |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BHA113759_1749129239 |
Summary
Salary: L7 - L11 (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2025 or January 2026
Calling Ambitious Educators! Step Into Leadership as Our Faculty Director of Social Sciences
Bexleyheath Academy is seeking an exceptional and inspiring Faculty Director of Social Sciences with the ability to teach Psychology (QTS Essential) to lead and shape the strategic direction of our Social Sciences faculty. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious educator to contribute to an inclusive and forward-thinking academy that values academic excellence, innovation, and student well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective teaching and learning strategies to drive student progress and achievement.
- Monitor and evaluate curriculum delivery, ensuring alignment with national standards and student needs.
- Lead a team of committed subject teachers, supporting professional development and performance management.
- Promote a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
About Bexleyheath Academy
Bexleyheath Academy is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.
The academy is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it's an exciting time to join our team.
We're proud to say that Bexleyheath Academy is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You'll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career
- Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence September 2025 / January 2026. This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 20 June 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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