Head of History – Secondary Academy in Manchester (JanuaryStart)

A high-achieving secondary academy in Manchester is seeking an ambitious, visionary Head of History to lead its Humanities faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January. Job Overview History is a thriving, academically rigorous subject at this academy. The successful candidate will take strategic 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 senior leadership and a dedicated team of humanities teachers, you will refine schemes of work, manage assessment schedules, drive literacy through historical essay writing, and direct educational site visits and debate societies. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic direction, curriculum design, and operational management for the History department Teach engaging, evidence-based History lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5 Lead, line-manage, and mentor departmental teaching staff, conducting peer observations and CPD sessions Analyze student progress metrics to implement targeted academic revision and intervention programs Organize historical educational trips, archives work, and inter-school debate participation Manage departmental budgets, resource purchasing, and external exam board submissions Role Overview & Specifications Start Date: January Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester Salary / Pay Rate: Leadership Scale (L6–L10 equivalent) Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel History Candidate Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in History or a related field Proven track record of strong academic outcomes at GCSE and A-Level alongside leadership experience Outstanding essay-structure mentoring capability and deep historical subject knowledge 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 Manchester for a January start.