Head of History - The Grangefield Academy (Northern Education Trust )

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Head of History to lead and inspire students. This rewarding role involves overseeing the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring excellent student outcomes, and fostering a collaborative environment among teachers. With a recent Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving academic community. The role offers professional development and the chance to progress within a supportive network of schools. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in education, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Professional development programs

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching History at secondary level.
• Ability to lead a team and improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for quality of teaching and learning in the History department.
• Evaluate assessment information for student cohorts.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Assessment Evaluation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in History or related field

Job description

Post: Head of History

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: L1 – L5 (£49,780 - £54,938 FTE)

Working Type: Full Time

Base: The Grangefield Academy, Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton on Tees, TS18 4LE

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

The Grangefield Academy is looking to appoint an experienced, knowledgeable and passionate Head of History to join the team in September 2025.

The Head of Department is accountable for the quality of teaching and learning in the department, overall student outcomes in the department in partnership with the teachers concerned, and evaluation of relevant assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts.

For further details please refer to the job description or contact the academy for a visit.

It is an exciting time to join us at The Grangefield Academy. In December 2022 Ofsted rated us Outstanding in every category. It recognised that ‘Students feel safe and happy’ and ‘they talk positively about their experiences’.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, 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 interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: Application Link

For more information, please contact Nicola Butler (Business Manager) on [e-mail] or Judith Simpson (Business Services Assistant) on [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday 16th May at 9am