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…
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
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
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

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