21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    01 January 2027

  • Closing date

    28 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 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

£53,586.00 - £59,137.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership L01-L05

Head of History job summary

Deyes High School, part of the growing Lydiate Learning Trust, is seeking an ambitious, talented and passionate leader to become our next Head of History. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a successful and thriving department within a vibrant, oversubscribed secondary school committed to becoming outstanding.

The History department is a well-established and highly successful area of the curriculum, supported by a dedicated team of four colleagues with a range of specialisms and experience. History continues to thrive at Deyes High School, attracting strong numbers of students at both GCSE and A-Level. As Head of History, you will have the opportunity to build on this success, driving excellence in teaching and learning, shaping curriculum innovation and securing outstanding outcomes for all students. We are seeking an ambitious and experienced leader who can bring vision, energy and commitment to inspire both staff and students.

Based in our impressive new school building, completed in 2024, you will benefit from outstanding facilities, high-specification classrooms and a culture that places collaboration, professional development and staff wellbeing at its heart.


About the Role

As Head of History, you will:

  • Lead and develop the History curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 5.
  • Drive high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
  • Line manage, support and develop colleagues within the department.
  • Use data effectively to monitor progress and improve outcomes.
  • Contribute to whole-school improvement and the wider life of the school.
  • Champion a culture of ambition, inclusion and academic excellence.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree.
  • Has a strong track record of successful History teaching.
  • Demonstrates excellent curriculum knowledge and leadership potential.
  • Can inspire both students and colleagues to achieve their very best.
  • Is committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Shares our values of collaboration, accountability, resilience and excellence.
Why Join Us?

We offer:

  • Leadership Scale salary of £53,586 - £59,137.
  • Outstanding professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • Coaching, mentoring and high-quality CPD programmes.
  • A supportive and collaborative Trust environment.
  • Occupational health and employee assistance programmes.
  • Family-friendly policies and an excellent pension scheme.
  • Staff wellbeing initiatives and recognition programmes.

If you are an inspirational History specialist ready to lead a successful department and make a lasting impact on young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Deyes High School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1336 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Website
Deyes High School website
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