Curriculum Leader of History

We are transforming lives – do you want to join us?

We are seeking a well-qualified and inspiring leader, with a proven-track record of highly demonstrable impact in the classroom, to lead the Curriculum area of History.

The department currently is well-staffed and, with this appointment, will exist with a Curriculum Leader, two full-time colleagues and two senior leaders. The department has made great strides in recent years under the current Curriculum leader, who is leaving for a new challenge.

Last years’ GCSE results indicated that the department is now producing outstanding outcomes, with progress in the top quartile nationally. This is an exciting time to join our team and our academy.

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is a happy place to work with a team of absolutely dedicated colleagues working together to achieve the best for young people. As an academy we have made huge strides in recent years in creating an ambitious curriculum, crafting out a warm, strict culture and in driving consistency in the classroom.

This post is exciting in that it requires an innovative, empathetic and knowledgeable leader to take the department to the next stage of its development. The successful candidate will have excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to inspire colleagues to deliver our strategies faithfully. We are looking for a Curriculum leader with high energy and positivity, who is very focused on providing the very best experiences for our pupils in and out of the classroom.

This is an exciting time for the team and the successful candidate. Academy improvements have placed us in a strong position to take the next step in delivering exceptional provision and outcomes. This appointment is key to that mission. We would love to hear from you if you are interested and the Principal would be more than happy to show you around the academy and to talk more about our exciting plans for the future prior to application, if you wish.

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is an 11-16 mixed academy based in Atherstone with approximately 715 pupils on roll. Following our Ofsted inspection in June 2022, we retained our “Good” rating, a real testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students. Ofsted commented the pupils were “respectful of each other’s views and are exceptionally supportive.

Pupils behave well. They are proud of their school and the improvements that have been made in recent years. Pupils enjoy school and know that leaders and staff have the highest expectations for them.” The Ofsted report is a fair reflection of the academy, and we continue to develop as we push from Good to Great.

In November 2016, as part of the Priority School Building Programme, we moved into brand new premises that have given us access to fantastic new facilities, which really set us apart in the locality.

As a proud Academy Transformation Trust academy, we are devoted to professional development and support which is second to none. Our trust is registered as Disability Confident, and we welcome all applications. Our ATT Institute offers hundreds of training events and leadership accreditation qualifications to develop your talent to its full potential. As an academy we believe it is our role to develop your expertise to the full through supportive coaching in order to transform the lives of our students.

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of our students? Do you have what it takes to work with a determined leadership team and staff, which promote excellence, and consistently challenge you to improve? If so, you may well have the “Golden Thread” we are looking for, a shared vision which links all of our staff.

If you would like more information, or a tour of our school, please do not hesitate to contact either Alison Emery (HRA) or Neil Harding (Principal) on 01827 712477.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday, 1st May 2024.

Interview date: w/c 6th May 2024.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary.

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS with Barred List Check (child) and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023.

We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are open to Flexible Working.