A high-achieving secondary academy in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking an ambitious, visionary Head of History to lead its Humanities faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
History is a thriving, academically rigorous subject at this academy. The successful candidate will take strategic leadership over historical inquiry, primary source evaluation, and exam preparation across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE History), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level History).
Working alongside senior leadership and a dedicated team of humanities teachers, you will refine schemes of work, manage assessment schedules, drive literacy through historical essay writing, and direct educational site visits and debate societies. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic direction, curriculum design, and operational management for the History department
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Teach engaging, evidence-based History lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5
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Lead, line-manage, and mentor departmental teaching staff, conducting peer observations and CPD sessions
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Analyze student progress metrics to implement targeted academic revision and intervention programs
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Organize historical educational trips, archives work, and inter-school debate participation
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Manage departmental budgets, resource purchasing, and external exam board submissions
Role Overview & Specifications
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Start Date: January
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Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
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Location: Preston, Lancashire
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Salary / Pay Rate: Leadership Scale (L6–L10 equivalent)
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Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel History
Candidate Requirements
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in History or a related field
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Proven track record of strong academic outcomes at GCSE and A-Level alongside leadership experience
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Outstanding essay-structure mentoring capability and deep historical subject knowledge
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An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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