Head of History

The focus at Park Vale Academy is on outstanding achievement for every student through maintaining a culture of extremely high expectations in relation to student conduct and attitudes. Consequently, academic results have improved significantly since the school re-opened in 2016 and the last OFSTED inspection (2024) graded the school as good in every category. We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of History to lead our growing History Department.

• Degree level qualification (subject specific)
• Able to teach full range of ability 11-16
• Able to maintain high standards of discipline
• Able to use a range of strategies to promote learning
• Able to manage and encourage good behaviour
• Able to develop positive and meaningful relationships with students
• Able to make appropriate use of ICT for learning
• Understanding of how to use data to inform planning and improve students' performance
• Understanding of a range of assessment for learning approaches, including grades where appropriate
• Able to communicate with students, parents and carers about pupil's progress

• As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.
• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform