Subject Leader for History
Thomas Deacon Academy
Peterborough
- New
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 2c
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer term 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2025
Job overview
Subject Leader for History
Contract: Permanent,
Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2c
Site: Thomas Deacon Academy
Closing date: 9am, 20th January 2025
Start date: Easter 2025
Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.
Are you a passionate historian ready to inspire the next generation?
Do you have the vision and drive to lead a dynamic team and elevate the study of history?
If so, Thomas Deacon Academy wants you!
Your role:
As a Subject Leader for History, you will bring your passion for history to life, teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. You will lead a team of dedicated history teachers, driving forward a popular subject and focusing on improving achievement across all key stages. Your strategic thinking and collaborative skills will be essential as you work closely with our Junior College to ensure a seamless educational experience for all students. You will inspire curiosity and confidence in your students, fostering a love for history and a commitment to academic excellence.
About us:
You will be part of our Humanities Department, leading a team of 7 specialist history teachers. History is one of our most popular subjects at GCSE, where we offer Edexcel History and OCR Ancient History. At A-level, we offer OCR History, providing a robust curriculum that supports continuous development. Our department is known for its collaborative and supportive environment, where teachers are encouraged to innovate and share best practices. We value courtesy, compassion, and courage in our staff, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere for both students and teachers.
The Academy’s recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 rated all areas as ‘Good’ and noted that “pupils benefit from a welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated. They enjoy celebrating each other’s differences and participating in cultural activities. The school provides an ambitious curriculum that ensures pupils develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills from Year 3 through to Year 13, preparing them well for their next stage of education or employment.”
At Thomas Deacon Academy, our character values are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who embodies them in their work.
Why work for us?:
Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits
Apply now to become our next Subject Leader for History at Thomas Deacon Academy and demonstrate your commitment to educational excellence.
TDET - Working together to transform lives through education
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education
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About Thomas Deacon Academy
- Thomas Deacon Academy
- Queen's Gardens, Peterborough
- Cambridgeshire
- PE1 2UW
- United Kingdom
Thomas Deacon Academy
The Thomas Deacon Academy that we know today opened in 2007 as one of the UK’s first and largest academies. Whilst a building does not make a school, it is worth noting that Thomas Deacon Academy was designed by Norman Foster and Partners and in addition to our impressive main academy our beautiful 43-acre campus includes TDA Juniors - a modern, light and purpose-built Key Stage 2 facility - and expansive playing fields and sporting facilities.
TDA's core purpose is:
“To ensure that each student acquires the necessary knowledge, skills and character to make a positive contribution to society and ‘thrive’ as a global citizen”
TDA believes that young people should leave them as citizens that are fully equipped with the character and qualifications to take their place in the world. They place great emphasis on ensuring they experience a broad and balanced curriculum, with a wide range of extra-curricular activities, opportunities for them to develop their 'character' and a strong pastoral system to support them with life’s challenges.
In September 2018, a new extension to the existing main building led to new accommodation being created for a sixth form study centre, refectory expansion and staff professional learning centre.
In September 2019, TDA received a very positive Ofsted report, judging the academy to be Good overall. Ofsted commented favourably, amongst other things, on the overall leadership of the academy, good teaching, positive relationships between staff and students and students’ behaviour. These aspects of the academy have been maintained alongside the identified areas for development being addressed.
TDA is part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust which provides a great community and a network of support and expertise. Importantly, the Trust's vision is to give students the highest-quality of education possible and the best start in life.
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