Director of History – Secondary, CLARUS EDUCATION

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Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Director of History to lead the History department. The successful candidate will manage the delivery of the curriculum for KS3 and KS4, with an opportunity to shape teaching strategies for KS5. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive salary potential based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Head of History with strategic oversight over KS3 and KS4, planning for KS5.
• Experience in managing staff and leading assessments.
• Knowledge of curriculum standards and delivery for history.

Responsibilities

• Lead the History department and ensure high standards in teaching.
• Manage and support staff within the department.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in History or related field

Job description

Director of History – Secondary, CLARUS EDUCATION

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Director of History – Secondary School

Job Title: Head of History / Director of History

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: M1 to UPS3 plus TLR 2b (Outer London) – higher on scale for Head of Faculty

Hours per week: Full-time

September 2025

The core purpose of this post is to be the Head of History and leading teacher in the subject. This includes strategic oversight of KS3 and 4 and planning as the school grows for KS5.

Director of History – Secondary School

Job Title: Head of History / Director of History

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: M1 to UPS3 plus TLR 2b (Outer London) – higher on scale for Head of Faculty

School/ Service: Redbridge

Hours per week: Full-time

September 2025

The core purpose of this post is to be the Head of History and leading teacher in the subject. This includes strategic oversight of KS3 and 4 and planning as the school grows for KS5.

The successful candidate will have line management responsibilities for one or more members of staff within this already very successful department. The post offers an opportunity for the post holder to be working towards becoming a future Head of Humanities.

Our outcomes in History are already strong and have been recognised as an area of excellence, and this position gives an appropriately ambitious candidate the opportunity to build on this success as the school grows. They will share responsibility for courses, qualifications, assessments and schemes of work within the faculty of Humanities. Having subject and curriculum knowledge so that the department has up-to-date schemes of learning and resources will be invaluable to the leadership of the History Team.

We expect our subject leaders to also actively contribute to the development of teaching, learning and assessment within their faculty. Having an understanding of what makes excellent quality of education within history (intent, implementation and impact) will be expected. The Curriculum lead will also contribute to and support the development of history design and provision across the federation.

It is expected that the successful candidate will consistently plan and deliver outstanding lessons within the department.

To apply for this Head of History, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Head of History role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Head of History, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Head of History candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Head of History post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Head of History opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Head of History role within 48 hours.

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