Head of History

Ingleby Manor Free School are looking to appoint a Head of History to join our academy in September 2024 on a full time, permanent basis.

Your new role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or current head of department to join a school that is committed to providing outstanding education.

You will be an enthusiastic specialist able to teach History across KS3 and KS4. The post represents an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant and ambitious School working within a fantastic team.

We have a high performing History team that offers our students a rich experience at all key stages. 

History is a very popular option in KS4. Close to 50% of the 2023 cohort studied History at GCSE of which 87% achieved a grade 4 or above, 80% achieved a grade 5 or above and 50% a grade 7 or above. The progress for the cohort was +0.92. The department also runs trips annually to the European Battlefields.

As a new member of staff, you will be well supported in a school where training and development of staff is of a high quality and takes place throughout the academic year as we see professional learning as a major strategic priority.

Your new school

Ingleby Manor Free School and Sixth Form is a vibrant centre of learning and a hub of activity for the whole of the Ingleby Barwick community. We promote and provide excellence in teaching, learning and relationships by setting high standards of behaviour, inclusion and engagement and instilling high personal and collective aspirations. We develop lively and inquisitive minds and always engage and communicate with parents, extended families, and the wider community. Our students leave their time with us as successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens, ready to grasp every opportunity available to them in their future careers and wider lives.

We are proud to be part of the Delta Academies Trust which provides us with a broad range of support, opportunities for collaboration and a wealth of educational resources.

We are a school with a strong sense of community, with a welcoming staff and a desire to be the best we can be.

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

·        Financial: offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.

·        Lifestyle and Wellbeing: discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

·        Motoring: access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.

·        Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

·        Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01642 352450 if you would like to arrange a visit.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, 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 recruitment process.