Head of History

Required for September 2023 or earlier

HEAD OF HISTORY

TLR 1b (£10,716) + MS (OLA)

Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London. It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of kindness, strength in diversity, respect, excellence and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community. We achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake. We are currently looking for an experienced and inspirational Head of History to lead our team. 

The History department offers:

• A broad and diverse History curriculum across all the Key Stages. All courses attract large numbers of students.
• A supportive and established team and reputation within the school community 
• A successful and well-resourced department with excellent recruitment at GCSE & A Level 
• A record of driving forward innovation in learning and teaching within the school and a strong commitment to access and challenge for all.
• A positive learning and teaching experience in a supportive and friendly environment which is popular with students
• Good results at GCSE and A Level 
• An exciting opportunity for an ambitious colleague to lead a department of 6 teachers

The successful applicant will:

• Have a strong belief in comprehensive education
• Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes
• Be an innovative and inspirational teacher
• Be committed to their personal and professional development
• Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
• Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range
• Have the ability to teach History up to A Level

Woodbridge High School offers you: 

• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school
• A welcoming and friendly staff body
• Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
• Clear behaviour systems and students who understand boundaries
• Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
• Access to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities
• Tailored professional development and training
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package

Woodbridge High School is committed to working with local schools and leads on many aspects of school improvement and inter-school development. We would like you to consider being part of our team at this exciting time in our development.

Woodbridge High School welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We actively seek to ensure that our staff is reflective of the diversity of our student body.

We also welcome applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application.

The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an Internet search.

Further details about the school can be found on the school website at www.woodbridgehigh.co.uk  Please note the school can only consider completed application forms and not CVs alone.

Closing date: Monday, 20th February 2023

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. We will contact unsuccessful applicants soon after the process.