Head of History

Head of HistoryLocation: NorthamptonStart Date: September 2026 Full-Time Permanent Preferred (Fixed-Term or Long-Term Supply Considered)Are you an ambitious and passionate History teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the leadership skills, subject expertise, and curriculum vision to drive excellence within a thriving humanities department?Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with a successful secondary school in Northampton seeking an inspiring Head of History to join their team from September 2026. This is a full-time opportunity, with the school ideally looking to appoint on a permanent basis, although fixed-term contracts or long-term supply arrangements will also be considered for the right candidate.As Head of History, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a high-quality, engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You will lead the development of the department, champion outstanding teaching and learning, and inspire students to develop a deep understanding of historical events, interpretations, and their significance in the modern world.The successful candidate will also have the ability to teach either Religious Education, Economics, or Politics, supporting the wider humanities and social sciences curriculum and contributing to a broad and enriching educational experience for students.Working closely with senior leadership, you will contribute to raising standards, developing innovative curriculum strategies, and ..... full job details .....