Head of History with a possibility of including Head of KS3 Philosophy and Ethics for the right candidate

Salary/Hours: Main/upper pay scale plus TLR 2B for Head of History (currently £5,727) TLR 2C for Head of History including KS3 Philosophy and Ethics (currently £8,397)

Closing Date: 9am 3rd July 2025Early applications are encouraged

Interview Date: WB 7th July 2025

The Academy reserves the right to close the process early for a successful early candidate

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.

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.

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.

Pre-Application enquiries are encouraged. Please contact recruitment@bexhillacademy.org for more information. RT002

Please see our website www.bexhillacademy.org under ‘about us’ and then ‘recruitment’ for more details and to access the application form.

Please note that we do not accept CVs or approaches from agencies. Completed Bexhill Academy application forms should be sent to recruitment@bexhillacademy.org

Bexhill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children, therefore all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).