Main/Upper Pay Range + TLR 2 (2) £5,869 Permanent/Full Time For September 2026
Wood Green School is looking for a talented and dynamic leader to lead our History department. History is a popular and significant subject at Wood Green, taught by a strong team of specialist teachers. Results are consistently high. We are looking for the right person with the potential to lead the department into its next exciting chapter. Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, close to the Cotswolds and with excellent transport links to Oxford and London. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, underpinned by our LEARNWell values. Our school mission is "to develop exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded young people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world". This demonstrates our commitment to the whole child, academically and personally.
Responsibilities
* Lead a committed team of specialist teachers
* Champion high-quality teaching and learning that inspires students of all ages and abilities.
* Drive an ambitious, inclusive vision for History, ensuring students thrive both academically and personally.
* Develop curriculum innovation, high standards of assessment, and a rich co-curricular offer.
* Work collaboratively with senior and middle leaders to contribute to whole-school improvement.
* Model our values and nurture a culture of belonging, creativity, excellence and aspiration.
What we offer:
* A school that values your expertise as a subject lead, with the autonomy to lead History supported by our whole-school framework
* A committed, enthusiastic History team.
* A supportive professional culture.
* High-quality CPD and opportunities for leadership development.
* A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.
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