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Head of History

Head of History

Torquay Academy

Torbay

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 October 2017

Job overview

Thanks to our wonderful teachers Torquay Academy’s results have improved dramatically over the past few years; increasing annually from 28% in 2014 to 50%, 62% and 74% this summer for 5A*-C including English and maths. We know that the results can improve further and we are looking for people who are committed, passionate and highly motivated to join our team.

We have a position for a Head of History to join us from January 2018.

We believe in strong discipline and supporting teachers to teach effectively. We invest in the professional development of all of our staff and you will be working with colleagues who share a passion for teaching. If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values

To find out more about working with us and to apply please visit www.tqacademy.co.uk/recruitment/  

We welcome visits to the school, please contact the Principal’s PA, Stella Morgan, to arrange a visit admin@TQacademy.co.uk or 01803 329351.

Torquay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing Date: 6/10/17

Torquay Academy, Cricketfield Road, Torquay TQ2 7NU (ROLL: 1200)

About Torquay Academy

+44 1803 329351

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Torquay Academy is a heavily-oversubscribed secondary mainstream school for girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 18. There are approximately 1,400 students in the school, including our 6th Form.


We know that a world class school can only be built by having the very best teachers.  We invest in all of our staff and you will be working with colleagues who share a passion for teaching.  If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.


We believe in effective discipline and support teachers with a strong pastoral team and centralised behaviour systems. We work hard to reduce unnecessary workload so that our teachers can focus on teaching great lessons. We invest in the professional development of all of our staff through 1-to-1 coaching, leadership development and high quality CPD.


If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.

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