Teacher of History

Head of History (Full-Time, Permanent)

Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £32,916 – £51,047 (Actual) + TLR 2B
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: 12th April 2026
Interview Date: w/c 24th April 2026
Positions Available: 1

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a new and rapidly growing 11–16 secondary school, currently in the early stages of its development. This is a rare opportunity to join a school at a formative point and play a central role in shaping its academic identity and curriculum offer.

The school is seeking an exceptional and forward‑thinking Head of History to lead the creation and development of a rigorous, knowledge‑rich History curriculum and establish a strong departmental culture from the outset.

The Role: Head of History

As Head of History, you will be responsible for building the department from the ground up—designing curriculum, shaping pedagogy, and establishing a clear academic vision for the subject.

This role would suit an experienced middle leader seeking a fresh challenge, or an ambitious teacher ready to step into departmental leadership within a supportive, high‑expectations environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development of a coherent, knowledge‑rich History curriculum rooted in powerful disciplinary knowledge
• Shape the long‑term vision, ethos, and academic identity of History within the school
• Establish exemplary teaching, learning, and assessment practices
• Build, inspire, and mentor a future History team as the school grows
• Develop high‑quality teaching resources, enrichment opportunities, and cross‑curricular links
• Ensure History is an intellectually ambitious, engaging, and rigorous subject for all learners
• Support and mentor new colleagues, helping to develop confident and expert practitioners

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate historian with deep subject knowledge and a commitment to knowledge‑rich curriculum design
• Secure understanding of historical concepts, disciplinary thinking, and chronological coherence
• A reflective practitioner with strong pedagogical understanding
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop colleagues
• Experience designing or contributing to a rigorous KS3 curriculum (KS4 experience advantageous as the school grows)
• Ambition to establish high academic standards and a strong departmental culture
• Enthusiasm for shaping a new department within a developing school

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Opportunity to design a History department from first principles
• Freedom to shape curriculum, ethos, and teaching approaches
• Play a key role in recruiting, mentoring, and developing a future team
• Work in a research‑informed environment focused on academic excellence
• Significant professional growth opportunities as the school expands
• Contribute to a culture of scholarship, curiosity, and intellectual ambition

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• One wellbeing day per year
• Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill‑health protection
• Retail and lifestyle discount schemes
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch when working onsite
• Payment of required professional memberships
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan and access to an online GP
• Cycle to Work and car lease schemes
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, ambitious working culture