Head of History

Head of History

Start date: September 2025

Salary: Main Scale/UPS + TLR 2a

St Annes RC Voluntary Academy is a Catholic Secondary School, part of the Emmaus Trust. As a small, close-knit community, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for all our students, rooted in our strong Catholic ethos and values.

Head of History

We are seeking an exceptional Head of History to lead our History department and drive outstanding outcomes for our students. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the curriculum and pedagogy, ensuring that teaching and learning in History at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 is of the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the History department, setting a clear vision and strategy for continuous improvement

· Ensure that students’ outcomes in History are consistently good to outstanding

· Support and develop the teaching and learning of History across the school

· Monitor and evaluate the performance of the History department, identifying areas for development

· Provide coaching and mentoring to History teachers, helping them to enhance their practice

· Contribute to the wider life of the school, promoting the value of History and enriching the curriculum

Requirements:

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

· Experience of teaching History at secondary level

· Proven track record of leading a successful History department

· Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for History

· Strong leadership and management skills

· Ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues

Desirable Qualities:

· Experience of leading curriculum development and innovation in History

· Evidence of driving improvements in student outcomes

· Commitment to continuous professional development

· Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Salary:

Main/Upper Pay Scale plus additional TLR 2a

Why St Annes RC Voluntary Academy?

St Annes RC Voluntary Academy is a small, Catholic secondary school with a strong focus on academic excellence and student wellbeing. We pride ourselves on our good Ofsted rating, excellent student behaviour, and commitment to providing outstanding professional development opportunities for our staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit community and make a real difference in the lives of our students. If you are passionate about History and committed to driving excellence in teaching and learning, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this role to arrange a visit to meet please email marian.flanagan@stannesrcvoluntaryacademy.com

Closing date: 22nd April 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews: 24th April 2025

Our strong Catholic Ethos at St Anne’s means we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Completed applications should be sent to Marian Flanagan, marian.flanagan@stannesrcvoluntaryacademy.com.