Head of History

Head of History Senior Leadership Opportunity

M1 UPS3 + TLR 2C
April 2026 1-year maternity contract

VNA Education is working with a high-performing secondary school to appoint an exceptional Head of History for April 2026.

This role offers a significant opportunity to provide strategic subject leadership, shape a high-quality curriculum and secure outstanding outcomes across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

• Provide strategic leadership for History across the school
• Lead curriculum design, implementation and evaluation
• Drive consistently high standards of teaching, learning and achievement
• Use performance data to inform planning, intervention and improvement
• Develop, support and hold colleagues to account within the department

• Qualified secondary History teacher with a strong record of impact
• Experienced subject leader or ready for senior responsibility
• Deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy
• Confident in leading others and contributing to whole-school priorities
• Clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high expectations

VNA Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialised consultancy dedicated to connecting teachers and support staff with both short-term and long-term opportunities in primary, secondary, and special education schools across London and the Home Counties. We prioritise safer recruitment practices and conduct thorough checks on all candidates we represent.