Head of Social Sciences

LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

An 11-18 Academy with Visual Arts Specialism

Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2RR

Tel: 01708 447368

Web: www.fbaok.co.uk 

Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Dutnall LLB, BA, MA, MBA

 

Head of Social Sciences

Hours: Full Time 

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: MPR /UPR + TLR 1C 

Required: September 2025

 

Building Great Learning Communities

At the LIFE Education Trust our Mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees. 

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management’. The school boasts a Progress 8 score of +0.4, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression. 

We are seeking to appoint a high-calibre Head of Social Sciences at The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls to join a talented and supportive Sixth Form team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain some leadership experience and support 4 departments (Sociology, Law, Psychology, Health and Social Care) in our 6th form.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to teach two social sciences subjects one of which is Health and social care.
• Share our commitment to building great learning communities for our students.
•  Inspire young women with a passion for Social Sciences.
• Plan creatively for high quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Deliver highly effective and engaging lessons with the aspiration of raising academic progression of our students.
•  Be motivated to challenge, support and develop other colleagues.
• Lead on curriculum development, teaching and learning and raising attainment in Social Sciences
• Work collaboratively across the school

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including our purpose-built Wellbeing Centre, a farm, an art gallery and our own railway
• High-quality CPD including NPQ and other further qualifications Opportunities to teach across Key Stage 4 and 5
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools' (ICGS)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24 hour a day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
• A colleague Support Pack regularly updated with local financial guidance, schemes and support
•  Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
•  Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route 

 

To apply for the role please click here

If you require further information, please email recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Closing date:  9:00am, 7th March 2025

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented.

LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.