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Head of History – Secondary School in Sheffield (January Start)

Head of History – Secondary School in Sheffield (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment • Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
12 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent, Full-time
Job description

A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a passionate Head of History to lead its Humanities team on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

History is a popular and academically rigorous subject in this school. The successful candidate will take leadership over historical inquiry, primary source evaluation, and exam preparation across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE History), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level History).

Working alongside Humanities staff, you will refine schemes of work, manage assessment schedules, and direct educational site visits and humanities societies. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic development, curriculum design, and delivery of GCSE and A-Level History

  • Teach engaging, evidence-based History lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5

  • Guide pupils through source evaluation, historical interpretations, and structured essay writing

  • Analyze student progress data, manage assessment entries, and implement targeted academic interventions

  • Organize historical educational trips, archives work, and inter-school debate participation

  • Line-manage department teaching staff and oversee resource purchasing

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

  • Salary / Pay Rate: TLR1 or Leadership Scale equivalent

  • Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA History

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in History or related field

  • Proven experience delivering strong GCSE and A-Level History exam outcomes

  • Strong essay-structure mentoring skills and subject leadership capability

  • An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time, permanent Head of History position in Sheffield for a January start.

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Head of History – Secondary School in Sheffield (January Start) • Sheffield, England, United Kingdom