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Director of Social Sciences - Full-time

Bexleyheath Academy, Bexleyheath

  • Ref:KCC303-4002-290L
  • Posted:09/04/2025
  • Pay:L7 - 11 (Outer London Weighting)
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:09/05/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Salary: L7 - 11 (Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent 

Start date: September 2025

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 is 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

  • Provide dynamic and visionary leadership for the Social Sciences faculty.
  • 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.
  • Teach Psychology across Key Stages 4 and 5, delivering engaging, high-quality lessons.
  • Lead a team of committed subject teachers, supporting professional development and performance management.
  • Promote a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 9 May 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.

Information about the school

About Bexleyheath Academy:

Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

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

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Naomi Wright
  • Address:Bexleyheath Academy, Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, BA6 7DA
  • Telephone: 020 387 43094
  • Email: recruitment@liftschools.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.