Subject Lead History

Harris Invictus Academy is a vibrant, happy and successful school at the heart of the community. We know that our young people have incredible strengths and talents which we nurture. We encourage them to flourish and grow into excellent ambassadors for the Academy and for our community. The Academy has a roll of 1,000 students, including a thriving Sixth Form, and whilst we were only founded in 2014 we are rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and oversubscribed by parents. We are part of the Harris Federation which is one of the highest performing Trusts in the country. We celebrate our differences, enjoying the benefits of having a truly diverse cohort. We support the wellbeing of our students by developing their empathy, generosity and respect for others in the community. We take pride in our principles of equality and respect for alternative views, cultures, religions and all people regardless of their gender, disability, race, or sexual orientation. Our students enjoy being at the Academy and choose to stay with us for their sixth form education.

We are looking for a qualified teacher with subject leadership experience to join Harris Invictus Academy Croydon as Subject Leader of History on a fixed-term contract from September 2026 to June 2027. You will join an open and supportive team in establishing outstanding provision within History. This will include all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy’s vision and values leading to outstanding teaching and learning.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• To establish outstanding provision within the subject area, including all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy’s vision and values leading to outstanding teaching and learning.
• To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and Sixth form, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately engaging, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
• To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all colleagues in the subject area.
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area, with the support and working alongside the MLG/ALG.
• To lead development for literacy within subject areas, to raise standards of Literacy across the Academy.

What We Are Looking For

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and ideally, further qualifications and evidence of continuous self-development and updated knowledge in relevant areas.
• Have a minimum of three years' teaching experience, ideally including KS5 and in multi-ethnic urban schools.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Have experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff within subject area, and of using coaching as a model for ensuring ongoing professional development.
• Ideally, be able to show evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance.
• Be able to prove their success in raising achievement as a subject leader or classroom practitioner.
• Have successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review that provide performance data that can be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Have a good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement.
• Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development.
• Have ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards.
• Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning and of managing and implementing change successfully.

What We Can Offer You

• Teacher Development: At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre.
• Flexible Working: We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential.
• Benefits: In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice: The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunities: The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected.

Applying for This Position: Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification.