Head of History

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Head of History

Full Time

From September 2025

Salary: MPS/ UPS Outer London + TLR2b

Ignite the Past: Head of History

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for history? Cleeve Park seeks an exceptional Head of History to lead our dynamic department. This is an opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring individual to shape the future of history education at our school. If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about the very best education for our young people, and you can inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear from you.

What awaits you:

1. Lead with Vision: Develop and implement an inspiring curriculum that brings history to life for our students.
2. Foster a Culture of Excellence: Cultivate a vibrant and engaging learning environment where students develop a deep love for history.
3. Empower a High-Performing Team: Mentor and support a talented team of history teachers, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
4. Impact Student Success: Drive student achievement through innovative teaching methods and a commitment to personalized learning.
5. Shape the Future: Play a key role in shaping the school\’s academic vision and contributing to its overall success.

What we seek:

1. A Passionate Educator: A deep passion for history and a commitment to providing an engaging and enriching learning experience.
2. A Skilled Practitioner: An outstanding teacher with a proven track record of successful teaching and classroom management.
3. A proven track record of GCSE History delivery & outcomes.
4. Experience of teaching A-Level History is desirable but not essential.
5. A Collaborative Partner: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
6. A Visionary Thinker: A forward-thinking individual with the ability to embrace innovation and adapt to the evolving landscape of education.

We are a popular, oversubscribed 11-18 school, providing an excellent education for all our students, with a commitment to learning, pride in our community, and sharing success in all we do. We are situated in attractive grounds in the south of Bexley and located within easy reach of the M25 with good access to both central London and rural Kent. We have excellent facilities, including a 3G astro pitch and state-of-the-art fitness centre. If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative professional who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Park is for you.

If you would like to arrange a conversation with Executive Headteacher, Alex O\’Donnell, please contact us for a convenient time. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Join us in shaping the future of history education at Cleeve Park. Closing date for applications: 28/03/2025. Anticipated interview date: 03/04/2025.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to Interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT – should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self.

Our Commitment – Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Flexible Working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work-life balance.

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