Thank you for your interest in the position of Head of History for The Grange Academy. We are delighted that you are considering applying for a position at our trust. This is a superb and exciting opportunity for an experienced, dedicated individual to join our team, providing excellent leadership and drive to enhance the learning of our pupils and help support the Academy in its drive for excellence. WHO WE ARE Grange Academy is a proud member of Future Academies: A flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration, and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum (“freedom through education”). THE ROLE The Head of History will ensure that high-quality learning takes place and that outstanding attainment and progress are secured at all key stages, as well as ensuring the History Department is led at the same high standard across all teaching. THE BENEFITS The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our teachers can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children. Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced. Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities. Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in applying for the position of Head of History at The Grange Academy, please click on “Fast Apply” to complete an online application form. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Alternatively, if this role is not quite what you are looking for, feel free to browse through our Trust wide vacancies and register your details to our Talent Pool which can both be found on our website under “Current Vacancies”. We look forward to receiving your application. To learn more about the role, please view the attached document. Closing date: 25th October 2024 .