Head of History – Potential Head of Faculty role for suitably qualified/experienced candidates

Forest Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dynamic Head of History to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate department and inspire students to achieve their highest potential. The successful candidate will be a reflective practitioner with a commitment to excellence in teaching and a passion for History. This position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to a school recognized for its rapid improvement and exceptional curriculum. If you are ambitious and dedicated to fostering a love for learning, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching History and leading a department.
• Commitment to student success and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the History department to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Develop curriculum and teaching strategies to inspire students.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Teaching Skills

Subject Knowledge in History

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in History or related field

Job description

Based at The Forest Academy - IG6 3TN

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

Required: September 2025

Thank you for your interest in becoming Head of History at The Forest Academy.

We are incredibly proud of our recent achievements: The Forest Academy is one of the top 25 fastest improving schools in London based on 2024 results at Key Stage 4, with attendance in the top 10% nationally. We now need a leader who has the knowledge and skills to help us to secure even higher outcomes for our students.

The Forest Academy is on an exciting journey, and we are looking for a subject leader who is committed to making a difference to the lives of our students. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational person, ambitious for all young people and with a real passion for History. The successful applicant will have high expectations and will be a reflective practitioner who is always keen to develop and improve their teaching. They will appreciate their role in helping our students to have high aspirations, and they will share our belief that our students deserve an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching. They will, like us, believe in our students.

For candidates with suitable experience, they can be considered for a head of faculty role – please set this out in your application letter.

Find out more about the school here: www.theforestacademy.co.uk.

To visit the school, or book a call with the Co-Headteachers, please email [e-mail]