Kepier · Houghton le Spring, North East
Department Leader of History - Required September 2026 MPS/UPS + TLR2c Kepier is seeking to appoint an ambitious, passionate, and forward-thinking Department Leader of History to lead and develop our thriving History department. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner with strong leadership skills to shape the vision and direction of History across the school. Join Kepier and play a key role in shaping the future of History education for our learners. Kepier is a thriving and ambitious secondary school with a strong reputation for staff development and well-being. Our expansion reflects growing student numbers and exciting investment in modern, well-resourced teaching spaces, creating outstanding opportunities for both students and staff. We have high expectations for learning and behaviour, supported by robust systems that allow teachers to focus on what they do best—teaching. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, “impeccable” was a word used to describe our learners’ behaviour, reflecting our commitment to a positive and respectful learning environment. Why join Kepier? A supportive and collaborative History department Exceptional behaviour management systems, allowing you to focus on teaching High-quality CPD and clear career progression opportunities A welcoming, well-resourced working environment Strong leadership that values, supports, and invests in its staff How to ApplyFor an application form, job description, and person specification, please visit www.kepier.com.Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@kepier.com by 12 pm (noon) on Wednesday 13th May 2026. Interviews are expected to take place the following week. We truly appreciate the time and effort required to submit an application. If you’re excited about being part of a growing and forward-thinking school, we strongly encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming passionate educators to Kepier. Kepier is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. All school posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other background vetting.