Head of History
The Telford Park School, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1FA25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
4 December 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 November 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: FTE 1.0
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale, Upper Scale
Additional allowances
TLR 2C - £6280.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Purpose
- To provide strategic and operational leadership for History, securing an ambitious curriculum, consistently strong teaching and improved outcomes for all students.
- To be accountable for the quality of education, standards, culture and day-to-day effectiveness of the History department.
- To carry out the professional duties of a teacher and curriculum leader in accordance with the current STPCD and Teachers’ Standards.
Strategic Leadership and Management
- Establish a clear vision for History aligned with the school’s values, improvement priorities and expectations.
- Lead departmental self-evaluation and improvement planning, using evidence to identify priorities, actions and success measures.
- Set high expectations for professional conduct, teamwork, classroom practice and student achievement.
- Organise the department effectively, allocating responsibilities and ensuring procedures, deadlines and communications are consistently managed.
- Lead, support and hold colleagues to account through coaching, line management, quality assurance and performance management processes.
- Contribute to whole-school evaluation, improvement and leadership activities as required.
Curriculum Leadership
- Design, implement and evaluate a coherent, ambitious and inclusive History curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Ensure curriculum planning identifies the substantive and disciplinary knowledge students need and sequences learning effectively over time.
- Oversee schemes of learning, knowledge resources, assessment materials and examination preparation.
- Ensure the curriculum reflects appropriate breadth, depth and diversity and enables students to think and communicate as historians.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of curriculum developments, examination specifications and effective History pedagogy.
Teaching, Learning and Quality Assurance
- Model excellent teaching and ensure consistently high expectations across the department.
- Lead a proportionate programme of quality assurance, including review of curriculum implementation, student work, assessment, student voice and classroom practice.
- Use findings from quality assurance to provide constructive feedback, professional development and targeted support.
- Ensure teaching is adapted effectively for disadvantaged students, students with SEND and those requiring additional challenge.
Assessment, Standards and Accountability
- Ensure assessment is purposeful, reliable and aligned with the taught curriculum.
- Analyse attainment and progress information, including outcomes for key groups, to identify priorities and direct support.
- Plan, implement and evaluate intervention for students at risk of underachievement.
• Report accurately on curriculum quality, progress, risks and improvement actions to senior leaders and other stakeholders when requested.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
- An extensive CPD programme to nurture and develop your talents at all levels,
- A professional, hard-working and supportive team that works together to create a welcoming, vibrant learning culture inclusive to all,
- Access to a network of successful schools to share best practice and develop career prospects at the highest level.
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Telford Park School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 698 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- pjolley@aatrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01952387400
Telford Park School, part of the Amethyst Academies Trust, is a coeducational secondary school located in Stirchley, Telford. We are committed to challenging and supporting every pupil effectively, aiming to maximize their academic success and personal growth. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be both challenging and engaging, empowering students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong love for learning. We value the development of well-rounded individuals with sound moral values, encouraging pupils to be respectful, tolerant, and responsible citizens. At Telford Park School, we believe in nurturing curiosity and providing a supportive environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Arranging a visit to The Telford Park School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pjolley@aatrust.co.uk.
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