SEND History Subject Leader
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
How to apply
For further information and an application pack please contact Brigid Simmons,
School Business Manager via email admin@woodlane.lbhf.sch.uk