Subject Leader for History

Contract: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2c (£8,279)

Site: Thomas DeaconAcademy

Closing date:  9am, 20^th January 2025

Start date:  Easter 2025

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you a passionate historian ready to inspire the next generation?

Do you have the vision and drive to lead a dynamic team and elevate the study of history?

If so, Thomas Deacon Academy wants you!

Your role:

As a Subject Leader for History, you will bring your passion for history to life, teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. You will lead a team of dedicated history teachers, driving forward a popular subject and focusing on improving achievement across all key stages. Your strategic thinking and collaborative skills will be essential as you work closely with our Junior College to ensure a seamless educational experience for all students. You will inspire curiosity and confidence in your students, fostering a love for history and a commitment to academic excellence.

About us:

You will be part of our Humanities Department, leading a team of 7 specialist history teachers. History is one of our most popular subjects at GCSE, where we offer Edexcel History and OCR Ancient History. At A-level, we offer OCR History, providing a robust curriculum that supports continuous development. Our department is known for its collaborative and supportive environment, where teachers are encouraged to innovate and share best practices. We value courtesy, compassion, and courage in our staff, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere for both students and teachers.

The Academy’s recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 rated all areas as ‘Good’ and noted that “pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other’s differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment.”

At Thomas Deacon Academy, our character values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”  To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

Apply now to become our next Subject Leader for History at Thomas Deacon Academy and demonstrate your commitment to educational excellence.

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education