Subject Leader for History
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9HY20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- 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: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- From £32,916
Pay scale
- MPS - UPS
Additional allowances
TLR2
What skills and experience we're looking for
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar, Alford are looking to appoint a Subject Leader for History.
Ideally, we are looking for a colleague who is:
- A qualified teacher and outstanding practitioner.
- A talented and dynamic teacher who can teach KS3, KS4 & KS5.
- Energetic and can inspire and motivate students.
- Keen to join a successful and collaborative department with good resources.
- Experienced in leading a department.
The History department attains excellent results and is experienced and supportive. It currently comprises a subject leader and 1 part-time teacher. At GCSE students follow the Edexcel 1HI0 History syllabus and at A Level the department teaches the Edexcel 9HI01 specification.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer a workplace with experienced, supportive and professional colleagues dedicated to delivering the best education possible. We aim to develop all our staff to their full potential and offer opportunity for continued professional development.
Queen Elizabeth’s is a Selective Academy, currently having 571 pupils on roll and is located in the small, rural town of Alford. Queen Elizabeth’s is a very friendly and caring community in which pupils are known and valued individually. The atmosphere is calm, happy and purposeful; standards of attainment, behaviour and dress are high, and we are proud of our reputation as one of the top schools in the East Midlands whilst offering a holistic, supportive approach to education.
For further details about the school please visit our website, http://www.queenelizabeths.co.uk/ www.qegs.co.uk.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE 2025 will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosures and Barring Service clearance.
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 533 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- a.duff@queenelizabeths.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01507 462403
Queen Elizabeth’s is a Selective Academy, currently having 571 pupils on roll and is located in the small, rural town of Alford. Queen Elizabeth’s is a very friendly and caring community in which pupils are known and valued individually. The atmosphere is calm, happy and purposeful; standards of attainment, behaviour and dress are high, and we are proud of our reputation as one of the top schools in the East Midlands whilst offering a holistic, supportive approach to education.
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