Subject Leader of History

SUBJECT LEADER OF HISTORY

Permanent Post

Full Time (1.0 fte): Teachers Pay Scale (MPR/UPR)

Plus Additional Allowance: TLR2B £5,349

Required for 1st September 2024

Ulverston Victoria High School is a happy and thriving 11-18 school and sixth form and is at the heart of the community in the picturesque South Lakeland market town of Ulverston.

An exceptional school, which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity, our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint, with effect from 1st September 2024, an outstanding, motivated and inspirational individual to lead, manage and develop the curriculum and student development in our History department. The post holder will be responsible for the staff line management of the History department whilst leading, developing and taking responsibility for the performance of the department staff. The Humanities faculty is a lively and innovative place to be, with a team of enthusiastic and committed teachers. This is a great opportunity for an exceptional and dynamic lead practitioner to play a pivotal role in a high-performing department.

The successful candidate will share our passion for education and demonstrate strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills. He or she will be clearly in tune with our values and our ethos of “children first” and be totally committed to providing a deep and rewarding experience in History for all our students regardless of their academic ability. 

UVHS is a brilliant place to be a student or teacher. There is a dynamic, caring atmosphere that pervades the whole school and a real desire to inspire and achieve. The faculty thrives on exploring new ways of teaching and there is a real buzz of enthusiasm for the subject in the school. History is a vital and highly valued area of study therefore this is a key appointment for UVHS.

 If you are a candidate committed to leading high quality teaching and learning who wants to develop your career in an exceptional school, working closely with colleagues who share that passion, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

Closing date for applications:    Wednesday 17th April at 9am.                   

Interviews will be held on:          Friday 26th April 2024.

Please see the introduction and applicant guidance notes, view the job description, person specification and department information on our website www.uvhs.uk for further details.

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

Please email applications for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr M Hardwick, at recruitment@uvhs.uk

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Davinia Pybis, Staffing Coordinator, on 01229 483900 or email recruitment@uvhs.uk

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2023, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Online Vetting Check, Teacher Prohibition Checks through the Teacher Regulation Agency, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.