Head of History
Cleeve Park School, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4JN16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
From September 2025
Closing date
28 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- History, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS Outer London +TLR 2b
Additional allowances
TLR 2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ignite the Past: Head of History
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for history?
Cleeve Park seeks an exceptional Head of History to lead our dynamic department. This is an opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring individual to shape the future of history education at our school.
You may be at the start of your leadership journey, or may want to bring your experience to our school. If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about the very best education for our young people, and you can inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear from you.
What awaits you:
Lead with Vision: Develop and implement an inspiring curriculum that brings history to life for our students.
Foster a Culture of Excellence: Cultivate a vibrant and engaging learning environment where students develop a deep love for history.
Empower a High-Performing Team: Mentor and support a talented team of history teachers, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Impact Student Success: Drive student achievement through innovative teaching methods and a commitment to personalized learning.
Shape the Future: Play a key role in shaping the school's academic vision and contributing to its overall success.
What we seek:
A Passionate Educator: A deep passion for history and a commitment to providing an engaging and enriching learning experience.
A Skilled Practitioner: An outstanding teacher with a proven track record of successful teaching and classroom management. A proven track record of GCSE History delivery & outcomes. Experience of teaching A-Level History is desirable but not essential.
A Collaborative Partner: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
A Visionary Thinker: A forward-thinking individual with the ability to embrace innovation and adapt to the evolving landscape of education.
We are a popular, over subscribed 11-18 school, providing an excellent education for all our students, with a commitment to learning, pride in our community and sharing success in all we do. We are situated in attractive grounds in the south of Bexley and located within easy reach of the M25 with good access to both central London and rural Kent. We have excellent facilities, including a 3G astro pitch and state of the art fitness centre. If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative professional who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Park is for you.
We require someone who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students who are engaging and rewarding to work with. We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider TKAT family.
We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career. You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider TKAT family. If you would like to arrange a conversation with Executive Headteacher, Alex O’Donnell, please contact us for a convenient time.
What the school offers its staff
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.
Access to interview - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist we will.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Download details & an application form from the school website: www.cleevepark-tkat.org
Join us in shaping the future of history education at Cleeve Park.
Closing date for applications: 28/03/2025
Anticipated interview date: 03/04/2025
Commitment to safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cleeve Park School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1009 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cleeve Park School website
- Email address
- recruitment@cleevepark-tkat.org
- Phone number
- 02083026418
Cleeve Park is a place where traditional values meet innovation. We are a popular 11-18 school, providing an excellent education for all our students, with a commitment to learning, pride in our community and sharing success in all we do.
Arranging a visit to Cleeve Park School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cleevepark-tkat.org.
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