Faculty Leader of Social Sciences EDV/2026/MCA/67101

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary scale: MPS 1 – 6

Salary: Actual Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum

Plus TLR 3 - £2,085 fixed until end of academic year

Expires: Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 9am or sooner should we receive sufficient applications

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interviews: To be confirmed

We are looking to appoint a passionate and inspirational Faculty Leader of Social Sciences to join our academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated professional to develop the faculty provision within the Academy and ensure that our students excel. To succeed, you will be an ambitious professional with the ability to lead teaching and learning across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and have the vision, energy, and proven track record to ensure that our students are engaged and eager to learn and gain a rewarding and creative experience.

The department is part of a well led, mutually supportive team; there is a very strong commitment to improving standards. The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by our teaching and learning team including Lead Practitioners and a strong SLT.

Why choose Mildenhall College Academy?

We have a key focus on staff well-being, with a number of initiatives in place across the academy including bespoke departmental marking and assessment policies which have dramatically reduced teacher workload. If you want to inspire, aspire, and achieve, come, and join something special and make your mark.

We aim to provide our young people with the qualifications, skills, and attributes to have a successful and happy life.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Mildenhall College Academy is sponsored by Academy Transformation Trust, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

To learn more, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.