History Subject Leader — Drive Excellence & Literacy

Education Week Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Job summary

Harris Academy Clapham in London is seeking a qualified teacher with subject leadership experience to join us as Subject Leader of History. You will lead provision for History across KS3–KS5, drive outstanding teaching, develop curriculum and assessment, and support staff development within a vibrant, inclusive academy aligned to our values.

Join our open, collaborative team and help students achieve ambitious goals while continuing professional growth through targeted coaching and access to a

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Proven leadership or leadership-ready experience in a school context.
• Experience delivering high-quality INSET and coaching for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Establish outstanding provision within History across KS3–KS5.
• Be accountable for student progress and attainment targets in the subject area.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning through development of the subject team.
• Deliver an engaging, relevant curriculum aligned with academy aims and policies.
• Ensure consistent implementation of school policies in the subject area.
• Lead deployment of teaching staff and resources across History.
• Drive literacy development within the subject to raise standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Curriculum development

Literacy across curriculum

ICT skills

Monitoring & evaluation

Education

QTS or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Harris Academy Clapham in London is seeking a qualified teacher with subject leadership experience to join us as Subject Leader of History. You will lead provision for History across KS3–KS5, drive outstanding teaching, develop curriculum and assessment, and support staff development within a vibrant, inclusive academy aligned to our values.

Join our open, collaborative team and help students achieve ambitious goals while continuing professional growth through targeted coaching and access to a