Curriculum Leader for History

The Earls High School, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3SL

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2b, £5,870pa (pay award pending)

Curriculum Leader for History job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Curriculum Leader for History. We are looking for a teacher who:

Has substantive and successful leadership experience, with a proven ability to lead, develop and inspire colleagues and drive sustained improvement within a subject.

Is an enthusiastic, committed and highly effective classroom practitioner with a passion for History and a strong commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for all students.

Has a clear vision for the teaching and learning of History and the ability to translate this into an engaging, challenging and ambitious curriculum in the subject area.

Can lead and manage a subject area effectively, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and student progress.

Is able to motivate, support and develop colleagues through effective collaboration, coaching and professional development.

Has a strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment and the use of data to identify priorities and improve student outcomes.

Is committed to developing students’ curiosity, independence and critical thinking, and to fostering a genuine enthusiasm for History.

Has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the wider school community.

Is reflective, resilient and solution-focused, with the ability to lead change positively and work collaboratively as part of the wider school leadership team.

Shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring that every student is supported to fulfil their potential.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Earls High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Earls High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1304 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Earls High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-earls-high-school-halesowen

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