Head of History

Ingleby Manor Free School, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 0FA

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS-UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting teaching opportunity and are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning and curriculum in our History department. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care.

As a new member of staff, you will be well supported in a school where training and development of staff is of a high quality and takes place throughout the academic year as we see professional learning as a major strategic priority.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to History (A/C)

• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in History up to GCSE and/or A Level (A/I)

• Evidence of good student examination results (A/I/R)

• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)

• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I) • Good understanding of curriculum developments in History (A/I)

• Experience of leading a team (A/I/R)

• Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R)

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)

• Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation (A/I/R)

• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes (A/I)

• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)

• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)

• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)

• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers (A/I/R)

• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)

• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)

Desirable

• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in your subject area up to A Level (A/I)

• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)

• Curriculum design and management (A/I/R)

What the school offers its staff

As a new member of staff, you will be well supported in a school where training anddevelopment of staff is of a high quality and takes place throughout the academic year as we see professional learning as a major strategic priority.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

See the job details on the application for further information

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Teaching - Head of Department - History.pdf - 151 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ingleby Manor Free School

• School type: Free Schools, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 665 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ingleby Manor Free School website
• Email address: younge3@inglebymanorschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ingleby-manor-free-school-sixth-form

Ingleby Manor Free School and Sixth Form aims to be a vibrant centre of learning and a hub of activity for the whole of the Ingleby Barwick community. It came into being through the government's Free School programme. The founding resident and community group behind the school is called Ingleby Manor Foundation Trust (IMFT), whilst our education partner is Delta Academies Trust. Our school will foster learning communities and promote and provide excellence in teaching, learning and relationships by setting high standards of behaviour, inclusion and engagement, instilling high personal and collective aspirations. We will develop lively and inquisitive minds and always engage and communicate with parents, extended families and the wider community. Our students will leave their time with us as successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens, ready to grasp every opportunity available to them in their future careers and wider lives. Backed by an education partner (Delta Academies Trust) with wide experience and strong resources, students attending Ingleby Manor Free School will be taught in smaller than usual classes and will expect to receive high quality, innovative, teaching in an enriched curriculum offer. Our longer school day means we have the chance to offer a wider range of activities and we will be offering students the chance to pursue their own strengths and interests from an early age.

Arranging a visit to Ingleby Manor Free School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email younge3@inglebymanorschool.org.uk.

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