Department Leader of History
Kepier, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5BHThis job expired on 13 May 2026
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2C
What skills and experience we're looking for
Department Leader of History - Required September 2026
MPS/UPS + TLR2c
Kepier is seeking to appoint an ambitious, passionate, and forward-thinking Department Leader of History to lead and develop our thriving History department. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with strong leadership skills to shape the vision and direction of History across the school. Join Kepier and play a key role in shaping the future of History education for our learners.
Kepier is a thriving and ambitious secondary school with a strong reputation for staff development and well-being. Our expansion reflects growing student numbers and exciting investment in modern, well-resourced teaching spaces, creating outstanding opportunities for both students and staff.
We have high expectations for learning and behaviour, supported by robust systems that allow teachers to focus on what they do best—teaching. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, “impeccable” was a word used to describe our learners’ behaviour, reflecting our commitment to a positive and respectful learning environment.
Why join Kepier?
A supportive and collaborative History department
Exceptional behaviour management systems, allowing you to focus on teaching
High-quality CPD and clear career progression opportunities
A welcoming, well-resourced working environment
Strong leadership that values, supports, and invests in its staff
How to ApplyFor an application form, job description, and person specification, please visit www.kepier.com.Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@kepier.com by 12 pm (noon) on Wednesday 13th May 2026. Interviews are expected to take place the following week.
We truly appreciate the time and effort required to submit an application. If you’re excited about being part of a growing and forward-thinking school, we strongly encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming passionate educators to Kepier.
Kepier is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. All school posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other background vetting.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. All School posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting including an enhanced DBS check and checks against the children’s barred list.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kepier
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1144 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kepier website
- Email address
- recruitment@kepier.com
- Phone number
- 01915128960
Kepier is an exciting place to teach. Our staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated. We follow an inspirational curriculum which helps to prepare our young people fully for the challenges of adult life.
Arranging a visit to Kepier
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kepier.com.
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