We are seeking a confident Head of History who will relish the prospect of transforming lives by sharing their love for the subject. We want leaders who are conscientious, hard-working, enjoy being with children and love to see student success.  As a leader there is an expectation to drive strategy and ensure high standards of teaching and learning.  Working with a team of staff you will hold others to account as well as supporting staff well-being.  The head of history will work as part of our wider humanities team and as such will be expected to support the teaching and learning of all students within this faculty where required.

Providing high standards of teaching and learning, using your up-to-date knowledge, skills and expertise you will work within the guidance of all Trust policies and procedures as set out.  You will maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of the teaching of History and take account of wider curriculum developments which are relevant to your work. Subject to relevant experience, the successful candidate will be responsible for strategically leading and delivering the curriculum and will have shared responsibility for the overall effectiveness in providing the highest quality of education for all our students in our outstanding school.

Our CPD programme focuses on sharing time with your line manager, reflecting on best practice with a focus on the Rosenshine principles. The school culture is centred upon life-long learning and ambition for all. You will be given all the freedom you need to be creative, and you will be working with students who have chosen to be at a successful school. 

January 2024 saw our new term structure changing to follow the Northamptonshire framework.  This could be an exciting prospect if you are currently employed, or have family who are employed or in education, under this structure.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realizing this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

How to Apply

If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position at Corby Technical School these are your next steps:

·         Please complete all sections of the application form.  Please note that a CV will not be accepted without a completed application form.

·         Write a letter of application on no more than two sides of A4 (11 point text). Your letter of application should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying.

Please submit your application form by e-mail to: Mrs Sarah Young at  recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org

We are looking for an April 2024 appointment and would welcome visitors if you wish to tour the school prior to application to experience our unique culture and learning environment in person. To arrange a visit please contact Sarah Young on 01536 213100 or at recruitment@corbytechnicalschool.org.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.