Head of History – 11–18 Academy – Coventry

A large and ambitious 1118 academy in Coventry is seeking an exceptional and driven Head of History to lead its successful and well-established department. Serving a diverse and engaged student body from across the city the school has a strong reputation for academic progress improved GCSE outcomes and a calm purposeful learning culture.

History is a popular and high-performing subject within the academy. GCSE uptake is strong and results have shown consistent improvement over recent years. A-Level provision is well-established with increasing numbers progressing to university courses in History Politics and related disciplines.

The Role

As Head of History you will provide clear strategic leadership across Key Stages 35 shaping curriculum direction and ensuring consistently high standards of teaching and learning.

You will:

Lead and line manage a team of History teachers
Oversee curriculum design from Year 7 through to A-Level
Drive improvements in outcomes at GCSE and Sixth Form
Monitor assessment and intervention strategies
Support staff development through coaching and modelling
Contribute to whole-school leadership initiatives

The school values strong subject leadership that balances academic rigour with inclusive teaching practice.

The Department

The History department is collaborative and reflective with a well-sequenced knowledge-rich curriculum. Topics are carefully mapped to build chronological understanding analytical writing and source evaluation skills.

The department benefits from:

Dedicated Humanities classrooms located within a shared faculty area
Centralised planning resources and assessment banks
Structured retrieval and feedback strategies
Strong cross-curricular links with Geography and Politics

Fieldwork and enrichment include local Coventry heritage studies trips to national museums and participation in debating and essay competitions.

The Academy

This Coventry academy has undergone significant improvement over recent years with leadership focused on consistency high expectations and professional trust. Behaviour systems are clearly defined and supported by pastoral teams creating a stable environment for teaching.

Facilities include modernised classrooms a refurbished Sixth Form centre and a central library. Staff describe the culture as hardworking collaborative and supportive with a strong emphasis on professional development.

Middle leaders are given genuine autonomy while being supported through structured CPD and leadership coaching.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a strong academic background in History
Have experience teaching GCSE and ideally A-Level
Demonstrate proven middle leadership experience or readiness for promotion
Be able to analyse data and implement effective intervention
Inspire both colleagues and pupils through strong subject expertise

This role would suit an ambitious leader ready to shape a departments continued growth.

Whats On Offer

Competitive leadership salary
Dedicated Humanities faculty support
Structured CPD and leadership development
Clear behaviour systems and strong pastoral framework
Opportunity to lead History in a respected Coventry academy

This is an excellent opportunity for a History specialist ready to step into a significant leadership role within a forward-thinking secondary academy.