Head of History with a possibility of inc Head of KS3 Philosophy & Ethics
| Posting date: | 14 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4BY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a7852ed2-c99d-4b0c-9d34-e87d7d94cf9d |
Summary
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.
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
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.
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.
.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.
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
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.
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.