Head of History

Job Purpose To provide strategic direction in securing high quality provision and processes that

ensure an outstanding education for all students within the faculty. To quality assure teaching learning and assessment throughout the faculty, ensuring that

every lesson counts. To ensure that the quality of education for all pupils is a focus for continual improvement. To ensure that staff experience an appropriate balance between work and home. To be prepared to take calculated risks, be innovative and forward thinking. Develop and implement an excellent curriculum that builds and secures knowledge and

allows all students to succeed. To lead the department in making a significant contribution to the Academy Numeracy

strategy. To implement the department improvement plan which contributes positively to the

Academy improvement plan. To make a measurable contribution to student progress and attainment. To contribute to the development of whole school strategic planning and policies.

Staff development- within the faculty Take responsibility for the Professional Development of identified staff. Ensure that staff are supported and there is a culture where being better never ends. Support all staff in making progress towards achieving targets by engaging

appropriate external support and facilitating the sharing of effective practice. Ensure any practice requiring improvement is linked to a measurable action plan

and monitored routinely and regularly. Identify any aspects of underperformance at teacher level and oversee an effective

programme of support that ensures improvement or results in further action. Ensure that all staff embark on a pathway to improve student performance. To work proactively with the team to create valuable working relationships that thrives on

using the knowledge and expertise of individuals to produce optimal outcomes.

Quality Assurance- within the faculty Monitor, evaluate and review the processes for quality assuring teaching and

learning and link this to student progress. Lead the faculty quality assurance system, ensuring staff collaborate effectively and

plan lessons effectively. Regularly review the quality of education through observed practice and work

Head of History | Manchester Communication Academy | March 2026

sampling and wider innovative systems. Support the development of staff through supportive observed practice, coaching and

mentoring. Acknowledge the responsibilities and celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams. To ensure all staff understand, and are actively implementing, the key aspects of the

school’s behaviour and inclusion polices.

Teaching & Learning ● Model excellence in the classroom and provide training/support for staff to

develop excellence in teaching and learning. ● Improve outcomes for children by ensuring the highest quality of teaching

and learning. ● Promote the active involvement of students in their own learn