Lead Practitioner - History
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5ZA24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 8am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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
- Leadership 1-5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher with a passion for History who will enthuse both students and teachers alike.
What the school offers its staff
We believe that Archbishop Holgate’s is ‘no ordinary school’ and is an excellent place to work, a view confirmed by Ofsted in our most recent inspection, “Staff are incredibly proud to work here.”
Our staff are friendly and supportive and our students are polite, hardworking and keen to succeed. As such, this post represents an exciting opportunity to join a very successful, high-achieving, forward looking and fully-subscribed Church of England comprehensive, a school judged Outstanding in all areas by both Ofsted and SIAMS.
Successful candidates will be fully supported to develop in the role, benefiting from bespoke CPD opportunities both at Archbishop’s and as part of the Pathfinder Teaching School Hub. In addition, colleagues will benefit from being part of the Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust Career Pathway Programme, and through working with colleagues across other Trust schools, develop skills and share innovative teaching and learning practices.
Further information about the job
Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher with a passion for History. The successful candidate will either be/or have the potential to become an outstanding teacher.
Roles specific to this post include:
- Liaise with the Curriculum Leader to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost effective curriculum programme which complements the strategic direction of the school.
- Role model outstanding classroom practice, which is reflected in sustained outcomes over time at both KS4 and KS5.
- Further strengthen A Level achievement, with a particular emphasis on curriculum development and the creation of schemes of learning.
- Oversee the professional development of staff in History, providing advice on appropriate Professional Learning opportunities.
- Actively monitor and respond to curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels.
- Be an integral part of the whole school Teaching and Learning Team, which involves:
- observing teaching, giving constructive feedback and monitoring this to ensure that it leads to improved standards in the classroom.
- supporting wider aspects of quality assurance, including book scrutiny, data analysis, student voice and panels.
- supporting the delivery of the whole school coaching programme, through resources such as StepLab.
- Opportunity to support the work of the Teaching School, with a focus on History curriculum development.
Responsibilities
- Support the Curriculum Leader in developing and reviewing the History curriculum and schemes of work at Key Stage 3 (KS3), Key Stage 4 (KS4) and Key Stage 5 (KS5).
- Prepare, deliver and evaluate schemes of work in accordance with the National Curriculum/exam specification requirements; with a particular focus on challenge, pace, high order questioning and thinking skills, as well as writing and speaking opportunities to facilitate students accessing the highest grades at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Support the Curriculum Leader in the development of quality assessments, with a focus on embedding disciplinary skills within all key stages, and the implementation of the marking and feedback policy.
- Lead on the quality assurance of departmental data, to ensure rigour and accuracy in grading at KS3, KS4 and KS5. Work with classroom teachers and TLR holders to ensure QLA is used as a driver to identify curriculum gaps and address misconceptions.
- Work with the Curriculum Leader to devise and implement a Department Development Plan and/or Raising Achievement Plan in order to identify barriers and possible strategies for raising standards at all key stages in line with the latest accountability measures.
- Provide leadership and guidance on the development of learning resources.
- Support the Curriculum Leader, deputising when and where appropriate.
- Be a key leader across the school in the development of teaching and learning, by showcasing the impact of evidence informed strategies.
- Work with and report to the Deputy Headteacher for Teaching and Learning to monitor, evaluate and review the quality of education across the school.
- Support colleagues through the Coaching programme, both on a 1-2-1 basis and in triads/groups, to develop pedagogy and practice in order to improve the quality of learning and teaching with the specific aim of securing outstanding teaching and student outcomes.
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 Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1818 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jsissons@ahs.pmat.academy
- Phone number
- 01904 411341
Arranging a visit to Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
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