Head of History — Lead Teaching & Curriculum

Burnside High School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnside High School in Canterbury is seeking a head of history to lead teaching and learning across the history department and to shape course design and delivery. The role includes the appraisal and attestation of history staff, and responsibility for the department's resources and budget, contributing to long-term planning including Cambridge pathways.

We’re looking for an experienced history teacher who can appoint, support and develop staff while fostering a positive, student-centred

Qualifications

• Experience leading a department and maintaining high teaching standards.
• Ability to appraise and support staff, and manage a department budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning across the history department.
• Design and deliver courses, and contribute to board planning including Cambridge pathways.
• Appoint, support and develop staff, and manage the department's resources and budget.
• Create a positive, student-centred learning environment within social sciences.

Job description

Burnside High School in Canterbury is seeking a head of history to lead teaching and learning across the history department and to shape course design and delivery. The role includes the appraisal and attestation of history staff, and responsibility for the department's resources and budget, contributing to long-term planning including Cambridge pathways.

We’re looking for an experienced history teacher who can appoint, support and develop staff while fostering a positive, student-centred