13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st January 2027

  • Closing date

    11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    28 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

History

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS1 - UPS3 Plus TLR2a (£3,527 per annum) pay award pending

Subject Leader of History job summary

York High School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, visionary Subject Leader for History with a proven track record of driving exceptional academic progress and achievement.

As part of our dynamic Humanities & MFL Faculty - comprising Geography, History, Religious Education, and Modern Foreign Languages - you will lead a department dedicated to inspiring a lifelong curiosity about the past.

The successful candidate will have the passion and expertise to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across all key stages and ability levels, challenging and supporting every student to reach their full potential. Beyond academic success, you will play a vital role in our whole-school culture, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to mentor young people, build meaningful relationships, and contribute actively to their broader personal development.

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.

We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, at d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

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About York High School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
750 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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Website
York High School website
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