The North East Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated Head of History. This is an exciting opportunity to join our History department.
The post will be based in Teesdale School and Sixth Form, rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019. We would like our Head of History to share their genuine love of teaching and learning and their passion for the subject with our students. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a close and talented team that together ensures students receive excellence every day.
We have 700 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our small size means that you can really get to know your students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and giving them a great start in life.
Nestled in Barnard Castle in the spectacular Teesdale countryside and imprinted with the historic values of the Dales and our close-knit community, Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence. Within 30 minutes of both Darlington and Durham and just over an hour from York and Newcastle, our idyllic yet convenient location affords our staff an enviable quality of life.
We are committed to:
- a vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging children
- a positive and caring ethos
- an excellent learning environment and resources
- a team of hardworking, dedicated, and friendly staff where everyone is valued
- a supportive and effective governing body.
The successful candidate will:
- lead the strategic direction and development of the department
- drive forward the quality of teaching and learning
- lead and manage staff
- have a passion for History
- have the vision and determination to lead the history department to ensure all our students receive excellence every day.
Deadline: Monday 14th February 2022, 9 am
Interviews: Thursday 17th February 2022
How to apply: Application packs can be downloaded from the website.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Tracy Tuck, PA to the Leadership Team, Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8HH.
Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.