Faculty Director of Social Sciences with RE Specialism

Overview

Windsor Olympus Academy, Perrott Street, Birmingham, B18 4LX

Faculty Director of Social Sciences with RE Specialism

Full-time post

Required for September 2026

The academy invites applications from a dynamic, passionate and experienced leader who can shape the future of the Faculty of Social Sciences in a school committed to rapid improvement with a specialism in RE.

Olympus is a brand new free school that opened in Sandwell in September 2023, recruiting 180 students from Sandwell and Birmingham. The school caters for students aged 11 to 16. It opened with Year-7 students only, as a six-form entry school. Olympus will grow year-on-year to provide education for 900 students after five years. You will be at the front of architecting the environment, infrastructure and pathway to success.

Windsor Olympus Academy creates the right environment for young people to flourish, igniting their passion and love of learning, enabling them to thrive academically. We awaken students' aspirations and develop their understanding of well-being and health, enabling them to thrive personally. We are at the heart of the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Faculty of Social Sciences with a focus on rapid improvement and RE specialism.
• Develop and implement strategic vision for the faculty and contribute to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the KS4 pathway as students progress to GCSE study.
• Support innovative practice, professional development and high standards of teaching and safeguarding.
• Manage and develop staff within the faculty to raise achievement and wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Well-qualified, experienced, motivated and innovative leader.
• Proven ability to lead a faculty or large team and drive improvement.
• Experience with curriculum development and school improvement initiatives; RE specialism is desirable.
• Full-time availability and alignment with the school's values and mission.
• Salary scale: L1 to L5.

Benefits

• Bespoke package of professional development.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Employee assistance programme and access to offers and discounts with well-known retailers.

Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check.