Head of History Department

5 days ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Lagan College Full time
Job Description

This is a permanent, full-time position that comes with two teaching allowances.

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Principal and Vice Principal in charge of Teaching and Learning.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Play a key middle leadership role in Lagan College, leading the learning of students and staff within the History Department and on occasion the whole school.
  2. Lead and improve how History is taught and learned through a balanced integrated perspective in Lagan College.
  3. Provide guidance, leadership, management, and support to all members of the History Department.
  4. Attend and contribute to Head of Department meetings and sub Head of Department weekly meetings with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Requirements
  1. An Honours Degree at 2.2 Level or above with History as the main component.
  2. A secondary level teaching qualification in History, as recognised by the Department of Education.
  3. A clear written statement of how you can support the College's Integrated and Inclusive Ethos.
  4. A minimum of 3 years' recent post-primary teaching experience in History by date of application (post qualification).
  5. A minimum of two academic years teaching A Level History by date of application (post qualification).
  6. Experience of organising educational trips and/or guest speakers.
  7. Proven track record of devising and sharing resources within a History Department.

The Board of Governors reserves the right to refine the criteria for shortlisting purposes.

How to Apply

For an application pack, click the DOWNLOAD icon below.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is available from the Additional Documents section below.

Application forms should be addressed to: The HR Manager, Lagan College.


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