SEND History Subject Leader

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:39:00 +0000

SEND History Subject Leader
Full Time
MPS/UPS + 1 SEND Allowance

The Governing Body are looking to appoint an inspirational and self-motivated
teacher to this varied and interesting position. If you are a dynamic, committed, and
inspirational teacher who wants to make a difference to the lives and outcomes of
Woodlane pupils we welcome your application.
What can we offer?
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative staff team, dedicated to improving
pupils’ life chances.
• The opportunity to participate in our ‘teacher flexible working approach’,
where a full-time teacher is timetabled and expected in school for 4 days a
week (conditions apply, please discuss with the Headteacher – see policy).
• 1 annual sanity day (which can be used for personal or work-related activity).
• A free breakfast and lunch when you eat with the pupils.
• An on-site car park.
• Excellent opportunities for personal professional development.
• A leadership team that encourages team working, innovation and encourages
staff to use solution-based thinking.
• Opportunities to work with on-site speech and language and occupational
therapists.
• A school ethos which celebrates achievement and encourages respect for
others.
• A school which values a creative approach to teaching and learning.
• A commitment to cross-curricular learning.
• Small classes of up to 11 pupils with a high adult: pupil ratio.
• An experienced team of teaching assistants.
• A bright and modern school.
The successful candidate will:

• Be an inspirational teacher passionate about raising school standards and
achievements for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in
History.
• A track record of making a difference to pupil progress and outcomes in
History and beyond.
• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner.
• Have knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to differentiate for
SEND learners.
• Have a strong commitment to extra-curricular activity.
• Be able to support Woodlane's Dyslexia Friendly approach to raise the
literacy standards of our pupils.
• Be able to use SLCN strategies to support teaching and learning.
• Be keen to share best practice with others through INSET/Outreach.
• Be someone who is highly organised.
• Be someone who is highly resilient.
• Be someone who puts safeguarding and child protection at the centre of
practice.
Please see personal specification for full details.
The position will include:
• The leadership and teaching of History at KS3 and KS4 level.
• Some teaching of RE/Geography.
• The potential to teach a range of subjects at KS3 and KS4.
• Teaching and preparing pupils for various relevant qualifications in History.
• Providing INSET to staff where required.
• The delivery of extra-curricular activity.
Please see the job description for full details.
Candidates should note the following:
• Woodlane High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to
share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to hold an
Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). We
will also require verified references, photographic identification and any
necessary overseas eligibility to work in the UK.
• As part of our shortlisting processes, we will carry out an online search for
each shortlisted candidate, this forms part of our due diligence checks.
• References will be sought prior to interview.
• Please apply at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close the
vacancy early should we receive applications from exceptional candidates.
• You are strongly encouraged to visit the school before submitting your
application.

For further information and an application pack please contact Brigid Simmons,
School Business Manager via email admin@woodlane.lbhf.sch.uk

We welcome applicants from Humanities, English, Primary Teachers from
mainstream or SEND schools, including strong NQTs. We also welcome job shares.

Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 - 9:00am
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 21st April 2026
Position to start September 2026 or sooner if possible

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SEND History Subject Leader