Head of History

Sybil Andrews Academy

Head of History

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 33.25 hours per week.

Salary: MPR1-UPR 3 (£32,916 - £51,048) + TLR2a (£3,527)

Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Head of History to lead our dedicated team and shape the next chapter of our success.

The successful candidate will be a driven and innovative leader with a track record of securing strong progress and outcomes at KS3 and KS4.

About Sybil Andrews Academy We are driven by our three values: Responsibility, Courage and Kindness.

These values underpin everything that we do. Having been through a period of rapid change in 2023, the school is now in a very strong position. Staff have high expectations of our students, and the students rise to the challenge. Our well-established routines and systems lead to excellent behaviour and a genuine culture of pride and belonging. Our teaching philosophy is based on the Unity Code – a set of practices rooted in cognitive science and a deep understanding of what makes effective teaching and how students learn.

Our core aims:

• To provide a world class education To create an environment where all members of our community thrive
• To make a difference to the lives of young people academically and socially
• To be a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow
• To be a school which embraces creativity, innovation and change

Why come and join us?

• We place a high value on staff wellbeing
• We have a strong focus on collaboration and professional development
• Our students are polite, well behaved and eager to learn
• We enjoy a two week half term break in October
• Access to high quality professional development and training, including NPQ A supportive network of other like-minded Heads of History in the eight other secondary schools in the Unity Schools Partnership
• Excellent career development opportunities across our trust network including secondments to other trust schools Students in KS3 have their own iPad to support their learning
• Staff issued iPads to support teaching and learning If you share our passion for excellence, for supporting your team on their journey of development and helping students become the best versions of themselves.

please get in touch – we would love to hear from you. Sybil Andrews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 9:00am, 11.05.2026.

Interviews: TBC.

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.