Subject Leader of History

York High School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, visionary Subject Leader for History with a proven track record of driving exceptional academic progress and achievement.

As part of our dynamic Humanities & MFL Faculty - comprising Geography, History, Religious Education, and Modern Foreign Languages - you will lead a department dedicated to inspiring a lifelong curiosity about the past.

The successful candidate will have the passion and expertise to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across all key stages and ability levels, challenging and supporting every student to reach their full potential. Beyond academic success, you will play a vital role in our whole-school culture, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to mentor young people, build meaningful relationships, and contribute actively to their broader personal development.

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.

We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, at (email address on the original advert) if you would like to arrange a visit.

Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk