Subject Leader for Humanities
Bradfields Academy
Medway
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £31,650 – £49,084 (MPS/UPS) + TLR2c £3,214 + SEN2 £5,285
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2025
Job overview
ContractFull Time, PermanentSalary £31,650 – £49,084 (MPS/UPS) + TLR2c £3,214 + SEN2 £5,285LocationBradfields Specialist SEN Academy Medway Towns, KentStart DateSeptember 2025Closing DateTuesday 6th May 2025 – 12pm
Following the retirement of the current post holder, Bradfields Academy seeks to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic Subject Leader for Humanities.
The Humanities Department incorporates History, Geography, RS and MFL, but there is no requirement to be able to teach all of these subjects. The current post holder is a History teacher and the ability to teach this subject will be an advantage.
The successful candidate will lead and develop an established team of enthusiastic staff, who show a huge commitment to supporting the students at Bradfields.
The subjects within the Humanities cater for all levels of SEN students offering qualifications currently up to Level 2. An experience of a variety of different levels of qualification would be an advantage. Level 3 experience is not necessary, but the academy always welcomes conversations about developing and offering suitable accessible qualifications. Some curriculum areas offer Level 3 to the students.
In 2023 the academy was seen to continue to be Outstanding by OFSTED, and the successful candidate will have the ability to maintain these high standards and drive forward their own unique ideas in developing the provision further.
The academy is an all through provision and whilst there are specialists that teach in the primary and more complex provisions, subject leaders are expected to have an active input into their subject within these specialist areas. A good understanding of SEN and the potential barriers to learning and developing life skills would be an advantage.
It is important that the successful candidate has good communication skills, and an understanding of how to support staff in their understanding and delivery of the humanities subjects.
The successful candidate will join the Middle Leadership Team and take an active role in academy development in whole site initiatives.
Due to the current staffing numbers within the department, this position is open to external and internal candidates. Interested parties should complete an application form located below
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date: 12 noon, Tuesday 6th May 2025
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About Bradfields Academy
Bradfields Academy is an innovative and forward-looking specialist SEND provision which provides education for students who experience a co-morbidity of complex learning disabilities and difficulties [CLDD] including speech, language, emotional, sensory, physical and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our educational programme, which is cited as being excellent, has resulted in year-on-year improvements in exam passes and rates of progress that warranted OFSTED outstanding judgements for achievement [2022 and 2017]. Our pastoral programme is extensive and impacts student well-being, resilience and self-esteem.
Mission, Values and Aims
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our Mission
Striving for excellence where all within our community flourish
Our Ethos and Values
- Aspiration and Success
- Collaboration and Inclusivity
- Respect and Resilience
Our Aims
- Develop the confidence to be curious, imaginative and take calculated risks.
- Develop recreational and work‑related skills that extend beyond the academy.
- Develop a sustainable sense of personal pride and self‑worth.
- Guide and prepare students for each new phase of their life.
Wellbeing Vision Statement
At Bradfields Academy, for all individuals to thrive, learn and achieve, they must feel happy, safe and supported. We strive to achieve a culture that: promotes a healthy lifestyle; cares for each other; celebrates successes and provides the ability to work through difficulties, and extend this into our wider communities. Within our academy, we develop character strengths and promote the resilience needed to make the most of the life that lies ahead.
Exam Results
Our examination results continue to show that irrespective of need and diagnosis, all students, when provided with appropriate support and challenge can achieve accreditation. Furthermore, we are evidencing increasing numbers of students achieving qualifications, in certain subjects, that are in line with those achieved by their peers in mainstream settings.
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