Head of History

Head of History Pay scale: MPS/UPS +TLR2c (£8,279) Full time, Permanent Start date: 1st September 2025 Closing date: Thursday 13th February 2025 Interviews: Wednesday 26th February 2025 We are seeking a confident Head of History who will relish the prospect of transforming lives by sharing their love for the subject. We want leaders who are conscientious, hard-working, enjoy being with children and love to see student success. As a leader, there is an expectation to drive strategy and ensure high standards of teaching and learning. Working with a team of staff, you will hold others to account as well as supporting staff well-being. Providing high standards of teaching and learning, using your up-to-date knowledge, skills, and expertise, you will work within the guidance of all Trust policies and procedures as set out. You will maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the teaching of History and take account of wider curriculum developments that are relevant to your work. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically leading and delivering the curriculum and will have shared responsibility for the overall effectiveness in providing the highest quality of education for all our students in our outstanding school. We are looking for someone to inspire our students and promote a love for the subject both in and out of the classroom. History is a popular subject across all the Key Stages, and many students choose to continue with History at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The successful applicant will be committed to continuing to develop History across the curriculum and securing the best outcomes for all students. How to Apply If having read the advertisement, job description, and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position, please submit your application through MyNewTerm. Please complete all sections of the application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Your personal statement should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying. We are looking for a September 2025 appointment and would welcome visits if you wish to tour the school prior to application. To arrange a visit, please contact the HR Team in the first instance at

jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk . Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found. Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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