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Subject Lead for History

Small Heath Leadership Academy · Birmingham · Birmingham

Job description

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Subject Lead for History with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes. We want to hear from talented middle leaders looking to extend their experience, and outstanding, ambitious teachers seeking their first middle leadership post.

As an experienced teacher, you will develop an exciting curriculum that suits every type of learner and have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of our young people. The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and motivational skills.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful faculty drawing on your extensive teaching and leadership experience. As a Star middle leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

  • A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status
  • The ability to teach to GCSE standard
  • The ability to coach and motivate colleagues to achieve individual and collective targets
  • Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement
  • Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

About this school

Small Heath Leadership Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,188
Avg teacher salary
£45,560
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.7:1
Academy trust
STAR ACADEMIES

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Birmingham, Birmingham, B10 9RX