About the role
About this Role
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, talented and passionate leader to become our next Head of History. You will provide inclusive support to ensure students have full access to the curriculum and help them foster a love for History, across Key Stages 3 to 5. As Head of History, you will have the opportunity to drive excellence in teaching and learning, shaping curriculum innovation and securing outstanding outcomes for all students. We are seeking an experienced practitioner and leader who can bring vision, energy and commitment to inspire both staff and students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the History curriculum
- Monitor and improve student progress and achievement
- Manage quality and standards within History
- Promote an inclusive and positive learning culture
This role reports to the Assistant Principal
Staff Development
Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. 'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’
We actively encourage applicants from colleagues from under-represented groups.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Job tags
- Education roles
- Teacher
- Education
- FULL TIME
- Full Time
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Listed from DfE Teaching Vacancies — OGL v3.0 · Last checked 21 Sept 2026.
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