Lead History Teacher

Lead History Teacher

Reports to: Head of Humanities & Citizenship

Start date: September 2026

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £41,328 - £53,606 (Ark Main Pay Scale AM1-AM6) + TLR 2A (£3,525)

Working hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Closing Date: Monday, 4th May 2026

The Role:

This role is at the centre of our school and within a successful and dynamic Humanities Team. We are widening the field for the right candidate to ensure the team continues to deliver high-quality, rigorous History lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.

Our ideal candidate will:

· Be an outstanding teacher, able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities across Key Stages 3-5

· Have a proven track record of success and raising pupil attainment in History and KS5 Government & Politics

· Have some experience of leading and coaching others

· Exude a passion for the subject which is evident in their day-to-day classroom practice

· Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the Academy and its pupils can achieve

· Strong IT, administrative and organisational skills

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults

· Able to deal with minor incidents including first aid (training will be provided)

About us:

We are a courageous, compassionate community - empowering excellence. We are a value lead organisation, being bold within every aspect of our lives at school.

We want all staff to thrive and model leadership and determination to the students and pupils within our rich and diverse community. We opened in 2012 with the vision to create a centre of excellence in the community.

We empower our teams by valuing the individual and prioritising professional development. This is delivered through weekly CPD sessions, dedicated line management meetings and by encouraging staff to develop their own ideas and projects, within their departments and beyond.

Bolingbroke Academy is a uniquely exciting, fulfilling and innovative place to work, learn and grow. We are proud to be rated as 'Outstanding' in all five categories in the 2024 Ofsted inspection. Ofsted's recent parent survey also ranked us as the 'happiest secondary school' in Wandsworth.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit https://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/jobs/vacancies.

For further information, technical queries regarding the application system or to arrange to discuss the role, please contact hr@arkbolingbrokeacademy.org.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

· Be an outstanding teacher, able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities across Key Stages 3-5

· Have a proven track record of success and raising pupil attainment in History and KS5 Government & Politics

· Have some experience of leading and coaching others

· Exude a passion for the subject which is evident in their day-to-day classroom practice

· Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the Academy and its pupils can achieve

· Strong IT, administrative and organisational skills

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults

· Able to deal with minor incidents including first aid (training will be provided)

We are a courageous, compassionate community - empowering excellence. We are a value lead organisation, being bold within every aspect of our lives at school.

We want all staff to thrive and model leadership and determination to the students and pupils within our rich and diverse community. We opened in 2012 with the vision to create a centre of excellence in the community.

We empower our teams by valuing the individual and prioritising professional development. This is delivered through weekly CPD sessions, dedicated line management meetings and by encouraging staff to develop their own ideas and projects, within their departments and beyond.

Bolingbroke Academy is a uniquely exciting, fulfilling and innovative place to work, learn and grow. We are proud to be rated as 'Outstanding' in all five categories in the 2024 Ofsted inspection. Ofsted's recent parent survey also ranked us as the 'happiest secondary school' in Wandsworth.