Subject Leader for History at Sir James Smith's School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SJSS/60889
  Location
Dark Lane, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9UJ
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Plus a TLR 2a - £3527 per annum
  Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 18th May, 2026
  Start Date
1st September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Friday 22nd May 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Friday 22nd May 2026
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About this Role

Sir James Smith’s School is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable and inspiring Subject Leader of History to lead and further develop our History department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher with the ambition and capacity to take on subject leadership. You will be joining a school with a strong academic culture and a clear commitment to continuous improvement.

Sir James Smith’s School is a mixed 11–16 comprehensive, beautifully located on the North Cornish coast between Bude and Wadebridge, offering easy access to stunning beaches and countryside.

We are looking for someone who:

  •  Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to model and promote excellent teaching across the department.
  • Has high expectations of themselves, their team and their students.
  • Believes that every student can succeed and works relentlessly to make this happen.
  • Can lead, motivate and support colleagues, building a strong, collaborative team.
  • Has the drive and organisational skills to lead curriculum development, assessment and improvement within History.
  • Can build positive relationships quickly with students, colleagues and leaders

If you have the energy, passion, resilience and drive to lead History as part of our journey to becoming an outstanding school, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement once sufficient applications have been received.

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