Head of History

Head of HistoryFast Apply# Head of HistoryEmployerLocation: Bristol, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: MPS 1-6/UPS 1-3 +TLR 2APosted: 12th September 2025Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 2nd October :00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: Job Reference: Head of History- Sept 2025Start Date: 1st September 2026 Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: Share :This is a hugely exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the journey of this wonderful new academy. We are looking for an individual with a passion for Humanities and a deep commitment to providing extra-curricular opportunities for our community. When we enter our new site in September 2026, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities.This is an exciting opportunity, as part of the Middle Leadership Team, to shape the Academy as it grows.Oasis Academy Daventry Road is a brand new 11-16 co-educational academy that opened in south Bristol in September 2023. Having started with Year 7 only in 2023, we welcomed a second cohort in 2024 and a third in 2025 , which will grow year on year to reach a capacity of 900 young people.Oasis Academy Daventry Road will deliver high quality teaching in an environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed. We will work to develop the character and competence of all young people, in pursuit of everyone receiving an exceptional education and reaching their full potential both in learning and in life.We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who has: a genuine commitment to working with young people, and a desire to support them to thrive in learning and life a high level of personal and professional integrity a willingness to be both a giver and a receiver of feedback a highly organised individual who can effectively prioritise tasks and use time efficiently the flexibility, adaptability, resilience and a willingness to be involved with Academy life beyond formal lessons the ability to bring simplicity to complex scenarios, communicating key messages effectively to a wide range of audiences a strong interest research related to education and learning a commitment to continual personal learning and development the ability to work effectively as part of a team. A strong and supportive staff team Centrally planned, knowledge rich curriculum Clear and simple behaviour systems with centrally managed detentions Weekly dedicated department time Weekly dedicated year team meetings Instructional coaching programme for all staff Access to Trust wide CPD Support from Trust National Lead Practitioners Access to the full suite of National Professional Qualifications through the National Institute of Teaching iPad and laptop provided for all staff Staff refreshments provided daily Staff social events Free flu jabsWe are looking for someone to fill this position from September 2026 but could look to move this forward for the right candidate.Closing Date: 9.00am Thursday 2nd October 2025Interviews: W/C 6th October 2025The Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Attachments Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Daventry Road is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Oasis Academy Daventry RoadPart of Oasis Community Learning