Head of History

Head of History

Salary: MPR 1- 6 + TLR (Potential Head of Humanities for the right candidate) + wellbeing cash plan + pension + additional Lift Schools benefits

School: Lift Tamworth, Birds Bush Road, Belgrave, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2NE

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026 (we would also consider a January 2027 start for the right candidate)

An exciting opportunity to lead and inspire within a thriving History department
Your new school

Lift Tamworth, part of Lift Schools, is an inclusive and ambitious secondary school at the heart of its local community. Situated in the historic market town of Tamworth, the school benefits from excellent transport links and a strong local identity.

Lift Schools is a growing multi-academy trust of 59 schools, with a strong presence in the Midlands. We are committed to providing excellent education in every classroom, every day, and to offering exceptional professional development opportunities for our staff.

Lift Tamworth has recently been graded 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas and is led by a welcoming and dedicated Principal, Jonathan Spears. The school has built a purposeful and supportive learning environment where students are engaged, ambitious, and supported to succeed. Staff are committed, collaborative, and passionate about delivering the best outcomes for every pupil. The school has shaped the school day to support workload and wellbeing, with CPD and enrichment built into our working hours of 8.20am - 3.20pm.

Your new role

We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Head of History to lead our History department and drive exceptional outcomes for our students.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader who is passionate about History and committed to delivering an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum that develops students' curiosity, critical thinking and understanding of the world around them.

As Head of History, you will provide strategic leadership for the department, supporting and developing colleagues to deliver excellent teaching and learning. You will lead curriculum development, monitor student progress, use data effectively to drive improvement, and create a culture of high expectations where all students can thrive.
You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the Humanities faculty to ensure that History continues to play a central role in our broad and balanced curriculum. Through your leadership, students will develop a strong understanding of the past and the skills needed to become informed, thoughtful and engaged citizens.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for History and a proven ability to inspire students and colleagues alike.

You will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have a degree in History or a closely related subject
• Have a strong track record of delivering excellent outcomes for students
• Be able to lead, coach and develop colleagues to improve teaching and learning
• Have experience in curriculum planning and assessment design
• Be skilled in analysing data and implementing strategies to improve student progress
• Have high expectations of behaviour, achievement and attendance
• Be resilient, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement

Whether you are an existing Head of Department or an experienced teacher looking to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school, please contact Emma Mai.

Please don't wait until the closing date to apply; we will review and interview applications as we receive them.

Closing Date: 6th July 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.