Head of Department - History
Risedale School, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- History, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale + TLR2
What skills and experience we're looking for
An Exciting Opportunity to Shape the Future of History Education in Catterick!
Are you a passionate and dynamic history educator ready to lead a thriving department and inspire the next generation of historians? Risedale School's successful Humanities Faculty is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as Head of Department: History.
About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual to lead and develop the History curriculum, fostering a love of learning and achieving strong academic outcomes. You will be responsible for:
Implementing a stimulating, engaging and well-sequenced curriculum: ensuring consistency and excellence in teaching and learning across the department.
Leading and managing colleagues: providing strategic direction, support, inspiration and guidance to the team.
Delivering inspiring and engaging history lessons: utilising innovative teaching methods to captivate and challenge pupils and modelling great practice to colleagues.
Raising pupil attainment: implementing strategies to improve academic performance and ensure all pupils reach their full potential.
Fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment: creating a space where pupils feel valued and motivated.
Contributing to the wider Humanities Faculty: collaborating with colleagues to enhance the overall learning experience.
About You:
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic history specialist who:
Possesses a strong track record of successful teaching.
Demonstrates a deep understanding of history curriculum and assessment requirements.
Is passionate about inspiring pupils and fostering a love of learning.
May have leadership experience or at least an understanding of strong curriculum leadership.
Is innovative, creative, and open to new ideas.
Is resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
May have experience teaching the Pearson specification at KS4.
About Risedale School:
Risedale School is committed to providing an exceptional education for all pupils. Our Humanities Faculty endeavours to inspire pupils to have a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people so that when they leave Risedale, they value the differences in the world around them. History is a popular subject at Risedale and many pupils choose it at GCSE.
Join our team and make a real difference to the lives of young people that need you!
If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email blood.s@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Lucy Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 27th April 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 05th May 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will, therefore, be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What the school offers its staff
The school offers all employees bespoke training and support; a highly cohesive and supportive staff team; outstanding CPD including up to date individualised action research; the opportunity to develop skills and interest through extra-curricular clubs and a chance to join Risedale at a very important point in the school's development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@risedale.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Risedale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 564 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Risedale School website
- Email address
- jobs@risedale.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01748 833501
Risedale School is a smaller than the average-sized secondary school and currently has over 580 pupils aged 11-16 years. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 52%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Arranging a visit to Risedale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@risedale.org.uk.
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