Head of History

Malcolm Arnold Academy is seeking a Head of History who is aligned with our mission to broaden the horizons of children through the provision of a world class education. 

Our True North, as a school is an education that is ambitious, broad and knowledge-rich, and that equips our pupils to live full, rich and successful lives. 

We are looking for a teacher of history who loves teaching, has significant subject expertise, knows the powerful knowledge in their subject and thrives on leading effective delivery across all classrooms. The development of the DRET history curriculum has been led by Trust Wide Lead Ben Walsh working closely with colleagues across the Trust to create a broad, rigorous curriculum which encompasses local, national and international History, rooted in up-to-date scholarship and inspiring topics from Vikings to Vietnam. 

We are also keen that applicants are aligned with our DRET Way; the compass of our Trust and also our MAA Way which describes how we work. The fundamentals for us are: 

Unbeatable learning climate through our Warm Strict philosophy 

Unapologetically high expectations for and of the students in our care 

Clear boundaries, rules and routines so students feel safe and calm 

Acquisition of powerful knowledge as a goal in itself 

Students gaining a knowledge base that is ambitious and empowering. 

Rigorous and challenging academic curriculum, 

Broad range of sport, art and musical opportunities. 

Teachers who are subject experts and make use of evidence-based teaching methods Direct and effective teaching, so knowledge is learnt and remembered.

We have excellent standards of behaviour; we value good manners, etiquette and kindness and teach this to our students. At Malcolm Arnold Academy, enrichment is part of every student’s entitlement; students participate in a broad range of lunchtime and after school clubs.

You will receive excellent professional development and support. Visit us and see us in action to see this all for yourself or arrange a call to find out more.

About the role

To play an active role in the stewardship of the curriculum/teacher development in history alongside other DRET subject leaders and the Trust-wide subject leader in history.

To contribute to and support all subject teachers’ engagement with their Trust-wide subject community and in-school curriculum/teacher development activity.

To ensure that in school curriculum/teacher development supports all teachers within the department to sustain their knowledge and practice as history teachers.

To engage with your wider subject education community through subject associations, subject education journals, subject-specific CPD on curriculum development and teaching

Full time – Permanent role

About our Academy

At Malcolm Arnold Academy, we ensure that all teachers are able to draw on the sources of scholarly authority and reservoir of thought and practice that have been developed within their specialist subject communities though our Trust- wide subject communities. This involves engagement for teachers with their wider subject education community through subject associations, subject education journals, subject-specific CPD on curriculum development and teaching. It also involves refreshing and constant renewal of subject knowledge, through reading and discussing scholarship, engaging in contemporary debates, and developing our own practice as teachers.

Subject communities are central to Malcolm Arnold Academy’s vision for curriculum and teacher development, whereby each subject community is made up of subject specialist teachers deeply engaged with curricular questions, renewing and holding ownership of the Trust-wide curriculum and sustaining their own subject expertise. Through Trust-wide subject community meetings and in-school department meetings, all subject teachers have responsibility and involvement with the Trust-wide curriculum development. We work collaboratively in our curriculum decision-making, so as to draw upon collective expertise and minimise unnecessary workload.

Salary & Benefits

M1 – UPS3 £25,714 - £41,604 per annum plus TLR 2.3

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

 Who we are looking for

Qualified Teacher Status

A degree in History

Experience in leading others

Experience of teaching in a UK academy

Familiar with recent developments in the teaching and learning of the subject including strategies for raising achievement.

Able to use assessment data to improve achievement.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply here’

Please note we do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

  Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.