This is an exciting opportunity to lead and oversee the work of a highly talented and committed team of subject specialists. The department has a great sense of team spirit, support and collaboration and are fully committed to ensuring all students develop a love of History and achieve the highest possible standards.

We have a disruption-free approach to behaviour, leaders are highly visible and supportive so that teachers can teach highly effective lessons.

The History Department works closely with other Departments in the school, including Geography and RE. Some staff contribute to a range of subjects across teams, where expertise and interest is shown and development of skills overlap.

Kesgrave High School is a large 11-18 school which has over 1870 students on roll including over 330 students in the Sixth Form.  In 2025 the performance of the whole school was strong with 72% of pupils achieving Grade 4 or higher in both English and Mathematics and 52% 5+.

The History department at Kesgrave currently has 8 subject specialists, (full time and part-time).  We have a collegiate and highly experienced team of subject specialists across all areas of the curriculum. Teachers work closely together, following a common scheme of work. We are supported by a dedicated Curriculum Support Assistant.

This an exciting time to join the school securing the best possible outcomes for our young people in a nurturing, supportive environment. We have a disruption-free learning approach to behaviour, leaders are highly visible and supportive so that teachers can teach highly effective lessons.

 Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within school and across our Trust. 

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School,  Holbrook Academy, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.