AddressHead of History with TLR 2:2
Full Time Permanent Post
Start: 1st September 2024
“Opportunity for all”
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 09:00am on Tuesday 20th February 2024.
Interview: TBC
About the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, resourceful and committed Head of History. You will be joining our highly successful Humanities Faculty which is based on a redeveloped site following an impressive investment programme across the Academy. We have strong leadership within a supportive faculty and would welcome applications from teachers looking to be part of the leadership groups within the Humanities Faculty.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader for our History department. As Head of History, you will implement a vision and strategy to ensure the continued development of the department at King Alfred’s Academy.
We are looking for someone to inspire our students and promote a love for this subject both in and out of the classroom. History is a popular subject across all the Key Stages and many students choose to continue with History at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The successful applicant will be committed to continuing to develop History across the curriculum and securing the best outcomes for all students within the Academy.
About us
King Alfred’s is in the heart of the local community and has very strong links across many partners in the locality, and particularly with the primary and secondary schools with which we jointly form the Vale Academy Trust (VAT). We continually seek to improve the educational experience for students and reflect upon the responsibility we have as a local employer. At King Alfred’s we are passionate about learning both within and beyond the classroom; enrichment of educational experience is central to our ethos. We are committed to teacher training, the CPD and career development of our staff.
King Alfred’s Academy is a vibrant and dynamic learning community with passionate, talented and dedicated staff and newly refurbished learning spaces designed for 21st century learning.
As part of a large academy - our core values of Responsibility, Respect, Tolerance, Curiosity, Resilience and Knowledge will be seen, experienced and lived consistently every day.
The spirit and desire amongst our staff ensures that King Alfred’s Academy continues to help our students develop as individuals with confidence throughout their schooling.
Rewards and benefits
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 21.1% of your salary; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture.
Would you like to know more?
Please visit King Alfred's Academy - Vacancies (kaacademy.org) Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the Head of History Job Description.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tom Kane on 01235 225700
Application Procedure
To apply, you will need to complete a downloadable application form (please scroll to bottom of vacancies page). This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Completed application forms should be e-mailed to [email protected].
If you experience any difficulties whilst completing the application form, please email [email protected]
“King Alfred's Academy and The Vale Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.”
