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Head of History

Employer
Wigston Academies Trust
Location
Wigston, Leicestershire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Salary at L5 to L8
Start Date
20th August 2025
Expires
22nd May 2025 10:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1484292
Start Date
20th August 2025
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1484292

To start in the new academic year

Opportunity to lead across both schools at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5

Salary at L5 to L8

Excellent CPD programme, training and support provided as standard

Good development opportunities

We are looking for a knowledgeable teacher to lead and enhance our History team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspirational or experienced leader who is ready for a new challenge and wanting to take the next step in their career. You will have a thorough understanding of current curricula as well as strong classroom management and the ability to bring your enthusiasm and confidence to the classroom.

We can offer you a team of committed teachers, fantastic facilities and resources across our Trust and mentoring by experienced senior leaders and serving Ofsted inspectors.

You will come to a school full of creative and intelligent students. You will find a capable and experienced team that support children’s learning and who are very proud that OFSTED rates our pastoral care as a strength of our schools. We have one non-negotiable: you must be passionate about the care, happiness and learning of the children you’ll work with. It is also vitally important that you bring a sense of humour.

We value our staff and believe in them. We offer you CPD, training and support to develop, along with a friendly and supportive team of colleagues to work with.

Wigston Academies Trust comprises Wigston Academy (11–16) and Wigston College (16–19). Both institutions were rated as “Strong Good” in their latest OFSTED inspections (May and June 2022).

If you’re curious to learn more, we warmly invite you to visit us. Come and see what makes our community special - we’re confident you’ll like what you find.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am, Monday 19th May 2025

Interview dates: Thursday 22nd May 2025

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the application process so early applications are encouraged.

Only applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to an interview

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Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.
Wigston Academies Trust

Wigston Academies Trust