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Head of Social Science

Head of Social Science

Leigh Academy Bexley

Bexley

Salary:
MPS-UPS +TLR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
24 May 2022

Job overview

Head of Social Science

Full Time 

MPS-UPS +TLR

Required from September 2022


We are looking to recruit an extraordinary Head of Social Science who shares our vision and commitment the young people of this community. You will be joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students. Staff development is central to everything we do and you will receive weekly CPD sessions as well as designated department time to work collaboratively with team members.

We offer: 

• More opportunity to develop your career – we will support you in extending your career through an enhanced CPD programme with 10 INSET days a year and dedicated time for professional development every Monday afternoon

• As part of the progressive Odyssey Trust for Education, with enhanced opportunities for professional development and career growth, a team of talented and dedicated colleagues will support you.  Odyssey Trust for Education can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with a collaborative leadership teams that are passionate about the progress and development of every student

• Our CPD pathways offer the opportunity to work towards achieving nationally recognised Qualifications such as: NPQML/NPQSL/NPQH, Lead Practitioner Accreditation all the way up to a Master’s degree. Professional development across the Trust is supported by a large and growing network of high profile leaders of education with platforms for school improvement on a National and International level. Opportunities for colleagues to experience professional growth are also identified across the Trust, whether that be project based or on a fixed term secondment to a different school.

• An extra weeks’ holiday for Autumn half term in October/November

Closing Date for Applications:  Noon 24th May 2022

We encourage applicants to apply early as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

To apply for this vacancy, please go to our website and download an application form:  https://www.kinghenry.org.uk/about-us/working-for-us

Please send your completed application form to: recruitment@odysseytrust.org.uk

The school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Trust operates a no smoking policy


Attached documents

About Leigh Academy Bexley

Our Vision

We believe that every student should have the opportunity to be extraordinary through developing academic, physical and emotional confidence. This means having the courage to take risks and learn from their mistakes.  Success in education, as in sport, is the result of successive small failures followed by ever increasing challenges. As we tell our students;  “Everything worth achieving is outside your comfort zone.”

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Applications closed