Head of History
About This Role
Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX
Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk
Tel: 01993 702355 Email: office@wgswitney.org.uk
Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt
Head of History
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.
As Head of History, you will:
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.
The closing date is 12pm Tuesday 21st April 2026
Interviews will be held the week commencing 27th April 2026
How to apply
Please complete the application form on My New Term. When providing your supporting statement please ensure that you:
Briefly outline the reasons for your interest in this role and the motivation for applying.
Show, by giving examples of experiences, behaviours and skills from your current or previous roles, how you meet the person specification listed for the post.
Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.
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