Head of History

Head of History

Full Time Permanent Role required for September 2025

Scale: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2B Allowance

Our school is a happy school, where relationships are positive, respect is prevalent and expectations are high. We challenge all members of our school community to “be kind, try your best and follow the rules” – our students are our greatest asset and never fail to inspire and impress staff and visitors. Staff have high expectations of all students, whatever their starting point; students have the drive and ambition to meet these expectations. Our GCSE results in 2024 were once again amongst the highest in Leeds and we were ranked in the top fifty 11-16 schools in the country in the Sunday Times League Tables, testament to the way that our students and staff have worked together to create a positive, ambitious and caring learning environment.

Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our high achieving school as Head of History. If you have a natural passion and enthusiasm for history, clear leadership attributes and a strong desire to help all students and staff reach their full potential, then we would be very pleased to hear from you.

Alongside a track record of good achievement in history, the department provides a supportive learning environment committed to developing students’ aspiration in achieving their full academic and personal potential.

You will be joining a committed team of history specialists that strives for creativity and commitment to strong teaching and learning of history.

The department ensures that the aims of the curriculum are embedded throughout the curriculum so that students learn about our history and the world in which we live.

What makes us unique is the way that we meet these aims working in an atmosphere of respect and kindness, where all pupils and staff are inspired, encouraged and supported to the highest levels of educational achievement.

We are eager to hear from you if you are:

· An excellent practitioner who loves history and believes that all students can achieve.

· Able to lead by example, having a clear vision for your department and a commitment to sustaining the highest learning opportunities and standards.

· Able to excel in an environment where students genuinely enjoy school and have a love of learning.

· Ambitious for yourself, your team and our students, and able to thrive in our supportive, collaborative environment.

· Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.

In return for your hard work, we offer a happy, rewarding and exciting environment where students are keen to learn. We welcome applications from experienced teachers with an aspiration to become Head of History as well as those currently fulfilling the role in another school.

Further details and our Catholic Education Service application form is available from the school website (www.cardinalheenan.com). If you would like any further information, or would like to arrange a visit prior to application, please email Angela Fieldhouse afe@cardinalheenan.com.

Please note that covering letters are not required and will not be used as part of the shortlisting or selection process. There is a section of the application form where candidates can offer further information to support their application. This can take the form of a letter of no more than two sides of A4.

Closing date: Monday 24 February 2025 at 9:00am

Interview date: Monday 3 March 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.