Job Introduction
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar are seeking to appoint a Subject Leader for History from 1 September 2026.
Ideally we are looking for a colleague who is:
• A qualified teacher and outstanding practitioner.
• A talented and dynamic teacher who can teach KS3, KS4 & KS5.
• Energetic and can inspire and motivate students.
• Keen to join a successful and collaborative department with good resources.
• Ideally has experience of leading a department.
The History department attains excellent results and is experienced and supportive. It currently comprises a subject leader and 1 part-time teacher. At GCSE students follow the Edexcel 1HI0 History syllabus and at A Level the department teaches the Edexcel 9HI01 specification.
Queen Elizabeth’s is a Selective Academy, currently having 571 pupils on roll and is in the small, rural town of Alford. Queen Elizabeth’s is a very friendly and caring community in which pupils are known and valued individually. The atmosphere is calm, happy and purposeful; standards of attainment, behaviour and dress are high, and we are proud of our reputation as one of the top schools in the East Midlands whilst offering a holistic, supportive approach to education.
- Grade: MPS/UPS
- Salary: From £32,916
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Appointment: Full time
- Hours per week: 32.5
Closing date: 29th April 2026.
Our school 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. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
