Head of History
Maritime Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4YG6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 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, Key stage 5
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,280 - £52,000
Additional allowances
+ TLR2 £5,925
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you seeking career progression?
We are excited to announce an opening for a Head of History to join our team at our State-of-the-Art academy.
As Head of History you will lead by example, develop, inspire and motivate your team and be committed to achieving high standards.We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about embracing new ideas, demonstrates a positive attitude, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
As Head of Department, you will develop comprehensive programmes of study, creating resources, designing schemes of work, and implementing effective assessment and teaching strategies, to ensure relevance to the needs of pupils, examining and awarding bodies and the Academy’s Aims and Development Plan objectives.
Applications are invited from experienced Subject Leaders, or experienced teachers looking to progress their career.
Apply today if you are looking to progress your career with us.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Maritime Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in the academy. We recognise that there is no higher priority than student’s safety and well-being. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have in place a range of policies and procedures to support our safeguarding commitment. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as ‘Designated Safeguarding Leads/ Deputies in school in compliance with the ‘sharing of information’ guidance.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Maritime Academy
- School type
- Free Schools, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 562 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maritime Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools, building upon our established ethos and values.
Arranging a visit to Maritime Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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