History Curriculum Leader | Inspire Critical Thinking

Marchant Recruitment; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grammar School in High Wycombe is seeking a Curriculum Leader of History to shape the department and drive ambitious learning across Key Stages. You will lead curriculum planning, support colleagues, prepare students for GCSE and A-Level, and foster rigorous evidence-based enquiry.

This is a leadership role that rewards collaborative culture, high teaching standards and inclusive, critical thinking about the past.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Degree in History or a closely related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for historical enquiry.
• Experience teaching History at secondary level, ideally including GCSE and/or A-Level.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development, departmental planning or subject leadership.
• The ability to support colleagues and build a positive, collaborative team.
• A clear understanding of assessment, progress monitoring and strategies for improving outcomes.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to create lessons that challenge students while making complex historical ideas accessible.
• High expectations of student achievement, conduct and engagement.
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and the academic development of every student.

Responsibilities

• Leading curriculum planning and reviewing schemes of work to ensure lessons are challenging, coherent and engaging.
• Teaching History across the relevant Key Stages and preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations, where applicable.
• Supporting and motivating colleagues, sharing effective teaching strategies and encouraging professional development.
• Developing students' ability to analyse historical sources, evaluate interpretations and construct clear, evidence-based arguments.
• Monitoring student progress and using assessment information to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
• Maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and academic achievement.
• Ensuring the curriculum explores a broad range of historical periods, people, events and perspectives.
• Encouraging students to engage with historical debate and understand the complexity of the world around them.
• Contributing to departmental improvement planning and wider school priorities.
• Identifying opportunities for enrichment, including historical visits, lectures, societies and other activities that extend learning beyond the classroom.
• Managing departmental resources and supporting effective use of budgets where required.
• Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues to maintain a strong academic culture throughout the school.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Team leadership

GCSE/A-Level teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in History

Job description

Grammar School in High Wycombe is seeking a Curriculum Leader of History to shape the department and drive ambitious learning across Key Stages. You will lead curriculum planning, support colleagues, prepare students for GCSE and A-Level, and foster rigorous evidence-based enquiry.

This is a leadership role that rewards collaborative culture, high teaching standards and inclusive, critical thinking about the past.