Head of History
Carlton le Willows Academy, Carlton, Gedling
Head of History
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Carlton le Willows Academy, Carlton, Gedling
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
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Full Job Description
Head of History
CAPTION: Job details
- Posting date: 25 April 2026
- Hours: Full time
- Closing date: 05 May 2026
- Location: Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG4 4AA
- Company: Teaching Vacancies
- Job type: Permanent
- Job reference: dfb607d5-7547-4f9f-9ed5-df2657d41b58
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to History
- Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Strong and secure subject knowledge in History up to GCSE and/or A Level
- Evidence of good student examination results
- Recent and relevant teaching experience
- Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
- Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
- Good understanding of curriculum developments in History
- Experience of leading a team
- Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice
- Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
- Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance
- Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation
- Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes
- Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
- Able to use student level data to raise standards
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
- Strong enthusiasm for your subject area
- Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
- Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Commitment to safeguarding
Carlton le Willows Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).
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- Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to History
- Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Strong and secure subject knowledge in History up to GCSE and/or A Level
- Evidence of good student examination results
- Recent and relevant teaching experience
- Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
- Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
- Good understanding of curriculum developments in History
- Experience of leading a team
- Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice
- Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
- Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance
- Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation
- Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes
- Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
- Able to use student level data to raise standards
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
- Strong enthusiasm for your subject area
- Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area… Financial Wellbeing: - Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
- Access to an extensive discounts platform Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Workscheme
- Free annual flu jab Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
- Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained Commitment to safeguarding Carlton le Willows Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).