Head of History

Head of History - January 2020 start - Permanent Role - Croydon, South London - Key Stage 3 to 5 History - MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b - Hard working school with supportive SLT

Are you a driven History Teacher looking for you next career step into a Head of Department role where you can lead History in a comprehensive, co-education school in South London?
Or maybe you are already an ambitious Head of History who is looking for a school in Croydon where students are hardworking and SLT are supportive of subject leaders who bring innovative ideas and new practice to their school?

Tradewind Permanent Division are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Head of History to join a secondary school in Croydon from January 2020. Is this the role or step up into leading a department that you have been waiting for?

***Head of History - Croydon, South London
***Starting in January 2020
***Permanent role - MPS/UPS - £27,596 - £43,348 plus TLR 2b
***Excellent CPD with a focus on teacher well-being
***Multicultural school with vibrant teaching environment

About the school - Head of History - Croydon, South London
*From January, this co-educational school located in South London is looking for a Head of History to join their developing History Department on a permanent basis.
*SLT have changed recently, and the new policies and direction that the school is going in has been well received by all, and staff are happy with their focus on driving performance. Although there are improvements to make which were stated in the school's Ofsted, the whole community is working together to make students achieve their full potential and their success is not limited.
*Results last academic year were strong, and they are now more aligned to the national averages. Under the new leadership team, staff have worked hard to keep a consistent teaching environment and students have responded well to this.
*Located in South London, the school is located very close to the centre of Croydon with a variety of transport options if travelling by car or by public transport. There are bus links outside the school, and the nearest station is Eden Park.

About the role - Head of History - Croydon, South London
*This Head of History role would suit a passionate History Teacher who can teach History to KS5 confidently, to pupils of mixed abilities.
*This growing South London school offers a fantastic environment for a Head of History that is wanting to further their career, so having a drive and passion for raising attainment whilst leading other is crucial.
*The school is accepting applications from more experienced teachers who have a desire to become an excellent practitioner and lead a team of staff and students to achieve their best.
*Leadership experience in History for a Key Stage is desirable but this is not essential. However, it is vital that the applicant has QTS and a strong degree from a good university.

How to apply - Head of History - Croydon, South London
Call Holly at Tradewind on 0207 845 6278 or email your CV to holly.martin@twrecruitment.com to hear more about this Head of History role that the Permanent Team at Tradewind are currently recruiting for.