What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic leader, who is seeking to make areal, positive change to student outcomes in Science. The successful candidate will possessexceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, alongside an ability to set avision, confidently nurture, and develop staff, so that children are inspired to love Science.
You will lead a large, well-qualified staff in ‘state of the art’ facilities.
In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience andlearn much on your journey to senior leadership and headship.
Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded onrespect. If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leadingchange, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role foryou.
We aim to recruit staff who:
Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop theirown skills;
Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to thosedemands;
Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very bestfrom our students;
Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, modelexpected 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
We offer a number of excellent staff benefits for our employees. These include:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff fitness class Wellbeing weeks
- We are partnered with Mulberry Multi Academy Trust in London (excellent CPD opportunities)
- We encourage and support tangible Leadership courses e.g. NPQ.
- 2 additional days added to October half term
- Benenden Healthcare
- Half day ‘special leave’ for every member of staff every year.
There is so much on offer for you at Bexhill Academy.
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.