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Oldham, Greater Manchester

Head of History – Secondary Academy in Manchester (January Start)

A high-achieving secondary academy in Manchester is seeking an ambitious, visionary Head of History to lead its Humanities faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

History is a thriving, academically rigorous subject at this academy. The successful candidate will take strategic leadership over historical inquiry, primary source evaluation, and exam preparation across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE History), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level History).

Working alongside senior leadership and a dedicated team of humanities teachers, you will refine schemes of work, manage assessment schedules, drive literacy through historical essay writing, and direct educational site visits and debate societies. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction, curriculum design, and operational management for the History department

  • Teach engaging, evidence-based History lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5

  • Lead, line-manage, and mentor departmental teaching staff, conducting peer observations and CPD sessions

  • Analyze student progress metrics to implement targeted academic revision and intervention programs

  • Organize historical educational trips, archives work, and inter-school debate participation

  • Manage departmental budgets, resource purchasing, and external exam board submissions

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Salary / Pay Rate: Leadership Scale (L6–L10 equivalent)

  • Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel History

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in History or a related field

  • Proven track record of strong academic outcomes at GCSE and A-Level alongside leadership experience

  • Outstanding essay-structure mentoring capability and deep historical subject knowledge

  • An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time, permanent Head of History position in Manchester for a January start.

Location
Oldham, Greater Manchester

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Head of History – Secondary Academy in Manchester (January Start)

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