Job Overview

Hautlieu School is a high achieving co-educational school catering for 14-19 year old students with recognised academic ability.

We are seeking to appoint a skilled Head of History to lead our strong and creative team from the 1st September 2025.  The post would be suitable for an individual who already has middle leadership experience, or an outstanding teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career.  The successful applicant must be educated to degree level in History or a related field and have experience in being able to deliver GCSE and A Level courses.

For more information please contact Ros Martin, Deputy Headteacher on 01534-736242 or by email r.martin@hautlieu.sch.je

Please note that interviews will take place in person, in Jersey week commencing 19th May 2025.

Job Purpose

The primary responsibility of the post is to:

• Lead, manage and administer the teaching and learning of GCSE and A Level History.
• Manage and administer the examination entries and any specification developments for all Department courses.
• Lead the development and implementation of learning resources within the Department.
• Work closely with the Head Faculty to lead the areas of assessment, tracking and recording to ensure consistency across the faculty and to promote improved student learning.
• Lead developments across the faculty in the areas of homework and engaging students in learning beyond the classroom.

The line manager for this post is Faculty Leader of Humanities.

Job Specification Outcomes

In addition to the work defined in “The Teachers Task” (Appendix 1) the post-holder will:

• Plan and teach GCSE and A Level History to achieve the highest academic standards and provide outstanding learning opportunities. 
• Ensure learning and teaching is consistently of a high standard in the History Department.
• Manage and develop all learning resources within the History Department to ensure high levels of student engagement and achievement.
• Lead curriculum planning within the History Department and maintain departmental and faculty policies, schemes of work and handbooks.
• Assist in the organisation of internal and external examinations and non-examined assessments.
• Be willing to undertake appropriate professional development and training, as needed, to stay at the leading edge of learning and teaching.  E.g. Subject developments and new qualifications or specifications.
• Assist in organising visits to both local and UK events (e.g. lectures/industrial visits) and provide opportunities for students to enrich their knowledge and demonstrate their skills through extra-curricular activities.
• Ensure the profile of all courses is raised both within the school and the wider community through networking, frequent media releases and internal announcements in consultation with the Head of Faculty.

• Lead departmental meetings and ensure they are student and CPD focused.
• Undertake regular reviews of students’ academic progress across all staff in the department, provide support as required and give regular acknowledgement of students’ success (e.g. displays, individual praise, school announcements).
• Undertake regular self-reviews of teaching practice and accompanying documentation as determined by the evaluation process of the school and the department.
• Assist in advising new students on the suitability of courses and assist in co-ordinating the transition between GCSE and A Level including liaison with partner schools.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to both on and off site and that a regular programme for the inspection and maintenance of equipment is provided.
• Lead department policy and practice in the areas of assessment, tracking and reporting. Ensure the Department sets all students individual targets and ensure teachers support students in all areas of their learning to meet or exceed minimum expected grades.
• Work closely with the Head of Faculty to lead developments across the faculty in the areas of homework, extension work and learning beyond the classroom; including the use of online learning tools to engage students.
• Using information from teachers, track and report to the Head of Faculty on student progress and performance within History.

• Assist in developing curriculum links with universities and other organisations to promote History in the school.
• Participate fully in the academic guidance programme by acting as an Academic Mentor to a group of students.
• Contribute to written reviews, reports and references for students as appropriate and have due regard for School policies on reference writing and GDPR.
• Contribute to staff task teams as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe and healthy teaching environment.
• Ensure that the latest developments in ICT and other initiatives are an integral part of teaching in the Department.
• Assist, where required, with elements of the Core KS4 and KS5 Programmes.
• Ensure school and the Department of Children, Young People, Education and Skills policies are consistently followed across the Department, for example in relation to off site visits.
• Carry out other tasks as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher.

The Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all Teachers to share this commitment.

Qualification / Experience Required

• A good Honours Degree or higher in a History related subject
• PGCE or B.Ed in Secondary Education
• Experience of using ICT within teaching & learning programmes and the use of ICT to record and track student progress and performance
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in History teaching
• This post is open to those with recent successful teaching experience
• Experience of leading others or can demonstrate the potential to lead others
• Outstanding knowledge of History courses and the teaching of them

Specific Skills

• Self motivated
• High level presentational skills, in addressing students and parents
• Excellent teaching skills
• Organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work hard under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to lead others

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to provide students with an education of the highest standard
• Willingness to be involved in staff teams across the school
• Awareness and understanding of the nature and needs of a selective school
• Commitment to contribute to extra-curricular activities and educational visits
• Energy, vision and enthusiasm to develop History in the school

The Teacher's Task

The DfESC and the representatives of the Teacher’s Unions have agreed the following statement of the Teacher’s Task in order to define more clearly the nature of teachers’ employment. It is their view that in this important work of educating Jersey’s children it is imperative that both teachers and Headteachers recognise the duty they owe to those children and the community. To this end the teacher is expected to maintain a professional commitment to their task and the Headteacher is pledged to a responsible and humane interpretation of this agreement.

Definition of the Teacher's Task

The following provides a definition of the Teachers’ Task:

1. Teach effectively to meet the needs of all pupils and to ensure discipline and safety within the school community.

2. The DfESC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all teachers to share this commitment.

3. Plan, prepare, evaluate and modify as necessary personal teaching methods, work programmes and teaching materials in accordance with the DfESC curricular policies and school schemes and standards.

4. Mark and maintain records of pupils’ work in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

5. Promote the general progress and welfare of pupils in classes or groups or individually as part of the school’s pastoral and counselling arrangements.

6. Assess and record pupils’ personal and social needs, development, progress and attainment.

7. Provide or contribute to oral or written assessments and report on individual pupils and groups; consult and inform parents, co-operate with appropriate outside agencies in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

8. Contribute to and participate in corporate planning, self evaluation, in-service training and professional development in assigned areas of the curriculum and pastoral arrangements; participate in related staff meetings and school events.

9. Advise colleagues, co-operate with them on teaching programmes, methods, equipment and materials within assigned areas of the curriculum ensuring that appropriate administrative tasks are undertaken.

10. Contribute and participate in the school’s pastoral, tutorial and guidance arrangements and undertake an appropriate share of the organisation and conduct of parental consultation and staff meetings.

11. Contribute as required to the appointment, induction, professional development and assessment of junior colleagues, including new entrants to teaching.

12. Accept an appropriate share of the administrative and organisational tasks within the school, including providing support for teachers, undertaking additional curriculum or pastoral responsibilities or holding senior posts.

13. Ensure the safety and good order of pupils by carrying out an appropriate share of supervisions whenever pupils are authorised to be on school premises or elsewhere when the school is in session.

14. Undertaking an appropriate share of all collective responsibilities including substitution for an absent colleague subject to guaranteed non-teaching time.

15. Supervise support staff as required.

16. Order and allocate appropriate equipment and materials in accordance with DfESC and school policies and schemes.

17. Co-operate as required with teachers in other schools and colleges on curricular, pastoral and administrative matters.