Head of History

Bedlington Academy • Full Time • Bedlington, Northumberland • 1m ago

Bedlington Academy is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a Head of History to join our dedicated team.

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, motivated and ambitious leader with the highest personal and academic standards, someone who is an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students. We are looking for a leader with drive, energy, a genuine love for teaching and learning and a passion for ensuring students fully achieve their potential.

Bedlington Academy is a caring, friendly and inclusive school that is driven by a clear focus on learning and a desire to develop high aspirations in our students. Bedlington Academy is a loyal and close-knit community school where individuality is valued and where tolerance, acceptance and inclusiveness run deep.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

· A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

· A positive and caring ethos

· An excellent learning environment and resources

· A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

· A supportive and effective governing body

We will offer you:

· National Terms and Conditions of Employment

· Access to Teachers’ Pension

· Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing

· Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands

· Discounted gym membership

· 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will:

· A degree in History or a related field.

· Hold QTS and be well qualified in a relevant subject

· Have experience of successful teaching and learning

· Have excellent IT skills

· Be proactive and self-motivated.

· Have a flexible approach to work.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Application forms should be returned to jade.hutton@bedlingtonacademy.co.uk

or by post to Jade Hutton, Support Services Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace

Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to

support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement

your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.