Head of Department (History)

Jane Austen College is looking for an inspiring Head of History to help our pupils achieve even more.

You will deliver a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum for students and lead the History curriculum area. You’ll monitor and support students’ progress and development and contribute to raising standards and attainment, motivating and challenging students to achieve their very best.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress to GCSE, and work closely with our fellow schools across the region. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.

If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact Jade Turley, PA to the Head of School at: jadeturley@inspirationtrust.org

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 20th May 2022

Interview date: week commencing Monday 23rd May 2022

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.