JOB TITLE: Head of History
SCHOOL: Smithills School
WORKING PATTERN: Full Time
CONTRACT TYPE: Maternity Cover up to one year
SALARY: M1-U3 - £34,069 - £52,835 plus TLR - £6,049
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 15th October at 9.00am
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
START DATE: January 2027
THE ROLE:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Head of History to join an excellent, supportive and well-resourced department. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher wishing to lead a team and ensure a high standard of teaching, learning and achievement.
ABOUT YOU:
You will be a reflective classroom practitioner with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and able to enthuse, inspire and motivate pupils.
The successful candidate will be:
- an exceptional practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
- highly motivated by a belief that the life chances of all young people can be improved.
- a well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help pupils develop the skills and attitudes they will need in their future lives.
- an experienced teacher who possesses the talent, interpersonal skills and range of pedagogical approaches necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team.
- an experienced leader who can demonstrate a strong track record of positive impact to date.
- mentally tough and someone who embraces challenges.
ABOUT US:
Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the candidate information to see what we can offer you and for details of dates and times when you can visit our school.
Smithills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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Head of History in Bolton employer: Smithills School
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