Visionary History Subject Leader - Inspire Growth

York High School; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

York High School is seeking an outstanding, visionary History Subject Leader to drive academic progress and achievement across the history curriculum. You will lead a department within the Humanities & MFL Faculty, inspiring a lifelong curiosity about the past and elevating teaching and learning across all key stages.

The successful candidate will mentor colleagues, build strong relationships with students and parents, and contribute to broader personal development and school culture.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving academic progress.
• Ability to lead a History department across key stages.
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the History department within the Humanities & MFL Faculty.
• Deliver high-quality lessons across all key stages.
• Support and mentor students and contribute to whole-school culture.

Skills

Leadership

History teaching

Mentoring

Student progression

Job description

York High School is seeking an outstanding, visionary History Subject Leader to drive academic progress and achievement across the history curriculum. You will lead a department within the Humanities & MFL Faculty, inspiring a lifelong curiosity about the past and elevating teaching and learning across all key stages.

The successful candidate will mentor colleagues, build strong relationships with students and parents, and contribute to broader personal development and school culture.