Subject Leader for History - Full-time

Brompton Academy (UKAT), Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-6906-101T
• Posted:16/05/2023
• Pay:£28,000 - £43,692 + TRP £4,825 per annum
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:31/05/2023 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Due to increasing capacity in the department, Brompton Academy, is seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Subject Leader of History, who has the energy, subject knowledge and determination to inspire and lead.   This is a full time role being offered on a permanent basis. 

Supported from above by the Humanities Co-Ordinator the successful applicant will be an outstanding professional who takes pride in their work and is determined by way of their robust subject leadership.  They will have experience of teaching History to both GCSE and A-Level is essential, as well as the ability to be innovative and promote the value of the study of Humanities for the modern world.

Information about the school

The Successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust-wide supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down-to-earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer: https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat.

Brompton Academy is an extremely popular oversubscribed academy with a current Ofsted rating of Good and a 400+ adult learner education programme. We have fantastic new buildings, with outstanding facilities and Apple technologies for all, enabling us to enhance and support cutting-edge learning strategies required for continuous improvement. Brompton Academy is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information: http://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk/.

How to Apply

Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification, and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role. CVs will not be accepted.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

Closing date: 23rd May

We reserve the right to consider applications upon receipt.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katie Herbert-Smith, Recruitment Co-Ordinator
• Address:Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT
• Telephone: 01634852341
• Email: Recruitment@ukat.org