Head of Department for History - Carlton le Willows Academy

Deltatrust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Head of Department for History to lead a dynamic team. This role offers the chance to shape the curriculum and foster a supportive learning environment in a thriving academy. With a commitment to academic excellence, the school provides a state-of-the-art facility and a collaborative culture. The successful candidate will inspire students and staff alike, ensuring that every student achieves their best. If you are dedicated to educational leadership and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Technology Scheme

Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Gym Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Support

Flu Jab

Qualifications

• Proven experience in educational leadership and curriculum design.
• Strong communication skills to engage with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the History department and oversee curriculum implementation.
• Support staff development and student academic success.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in Education

Tools

Educational Software

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Head of Department for History - Carlton le Willows Academy

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Carlton le Willows Academy are looking to appoint a Head of Department History to join our academy in September 2025, on a full time, permanent basis.

Your new school

Carlton le Willows Academy is a thriving and successful school committed to supporting the personal growth and academic success of all its students. Once you step through the doors you will find dedicated, enthusiastic staff working with committed and focused students, keen to achieve their very best.

An exciting place to learn, the Academy boasts a brand new state of the art building and a purpose-built sixth form centre. There is currently more work ongoing in our West block to create new science labs and purpose built classrooms all designed to ensure a bright future for the generations of students to come.

The Carlton le Willows family is proud of our long-standing record of academic achievement with students results consistently placing us amongst the top performing schools in the county.

Carlton le Willows students know that they come to a happy school where discipline, hard work and learning go hand in hand with respect, courtesy and kindness.

To learn more about Carlton le Willows Academy please visit our website at www.clwacademy.org.uk

Results

With a consistent record of high academic attainment, Carlton le Willows remains one of the top performing schools in the area. In summer 2024, 80% of students achieved a Grade 5 or above in English, with 63% of students achieving Grade 5 or above in Maths. With an overall Progress score of +0.51 and 60% of students achieving Grade 5 or above in both English and Maths we are placed well above similar schools nationally.

A level students in our high performing sixth form also celebrated strong results with 90% of the cohort securing a place at their first choice university, retaining our reputation for academic excellence post 16.

Why join our academy?

Staff who work at Carlton le Willows have the chance to work in a friendly, supportive community in a school which is characterised by committed, capable staff who work collectively on behalf of students.

We are passionate about giving people the chance to develop and progress their careers and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

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
  
  

We welcome visits from prospective candidates and will ensure you have the time to look round our academy with a member of the senior leadership team so you can get to know us better. Please contact the Principals PA Mrs Fletcher on 0115 9565008 ext 250 to arrange an appointment.

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.

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