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Head of History

Reference: MAY20217924
Expiry date: 2021-05-24 09:00:00.000
Location: Northgate High School
Salary: £25,714.00 - £41,604.00 Per Annum
Benefits: TLR
Attachments: HeadofHistoryJobDescription+PersonSpecDS.pdf
Northgate High School
Northgate
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19  2EU

Tel:  01362 696884
Email:  office@northgate.norfolk.sch.uk
Website:  www.northgate.norfolk.sch.uk

Heads of School:  Mrs Z Galley & Dr D Hone 
Age range:  11-18 
NOR:  1181
Northgate High School, Dereham Sixth Form College & DESA

  • Head of History 
  • MPS / UPR & TLR 2b £4,783
  • To start September 2021


We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative teacher with the ability to lead History throughout the curriculum up to A level.

Northgate High School has a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning, academic performance and a positive culture for fulfilling potential.  We are a successful 11- 18 comprehensive school with a strong community ethos and a reputation for all-round excellence. The school is a successful school and achieved a 'Good' OFSTED judgment for all areas.

We are looking for:

•    someone who is highly motivated, creative and inspirational  with exciting ideas and the drive exemplified by an outstanding teacher;
•    someone with vision, energy and a real passion for History;
•    an appropriately qualified teacher who is innovative, ambitious and committed to the high achievement for all students;
•    has the vision and skills to lead History across the school;

The successful candidate will be an outstanding and inspirational teacher who can enthuse students and develop the teaching of colleagues both within and beyond the department.

We are a school committed to our community in the thriving market town of Dereham on the A47 corridor, with excellent transport links to the city of Norwich.  In our last Ofsted report Northgate High School and Dereham Sixth Form was graded a ‘Good’ school in all areas.  

In return for the right candidate we are offering a competitive salary in line with MPS and UPR scales and 

•    all the advantages of a successful academy group, with a friendly strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
•    being part of an extended network of teachers and leaders who share and exchange ideas and the benefit of health care plans and continued professional development opportunities.

Northgate High School is a valued member of Unity Education Trust.  The successful candidate may have the opportunity to work with other schools as part of Unity Education Trust and will benefit from supportive Governors, Trustees and parents.

How to apply

Please click on the orange "Apply for job" button, enter your name, e-mail address and tick the box, then click the "Apply now" button.  After a few seconds, you should be presented with an on-line application form to complete.

You will be able to save your partially completed form and complete later following the link you will be emailed.

Please ensure you submit your completed form before the closing date/time.

No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

Closing date:               Monday 24th January 2021, 9am
Interview date:             TBC


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Northgate High School, Dereham Sixth Form College and DESA are part of Unity Education Trust (UET) is a Multi-Academy Trust built on developing like minded schools to outstanding and beyond through collaborative working that develops a unity of purpose in all that we do.

Northgate High School, Dereham Sixth Form College and DESA are a part of Unity Education Trust which is a charitable company limited by guarantee (Company No. 10591822) registered in England and Wales at Crown Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4AG
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Glyn Hambling, B. Ed. (Hons), M.Sc., N.P.Q.H