Head of History

Are you seeking career progression

We are excited to announce an opening for aHead of Historyto join our team at our State-of-the-Art academy.

AsHead of History you will lead by example develop inspire and motivate your team and be committed to achieving high are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about embracing new ideas demonstrates a positive attitude and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.

As Head of Department you willdevelopcomprehensive programmes of study creating resources designing schemes of work and implementing effective assessment and teaching strategies to ensure relevance to the needs of pupils examining and awarding bodies and the Academys Aims and Development Plan Curriculum Intent can be viewedhere.

Applications are invited from experienced Subject Leaders or experienced teachers looking to progress their career.

Apply today if you are looking to progress your career with us.

The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools building upon our established ethos and values.

Maritime Academy is a new state of the art secondary school serving the community of Medway which opened in September 2022 and moved to their brand new premises in September 2024.

The school is a welcoming and inclusive environment where excellence is a habit. It exudes a strong sense of community. Ofsted 2025

Click hereto learn more about our school and our vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West South South East and East of England consisting of early years primary secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Thats why we invest in our people so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme wellbeing support preferential access to Benenden Health free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers dental insurance scheme Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers restaurants and attractions.

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our schoolbenefitting from a supportive network of staff across ourTrustwe would encourage you to apply.

Early applications areencouragedand we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters Office Manager during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via emailemailprotectedto arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questionsregardingthis process please emailemailprotected