SEND History Subject Leader
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, W12 0TN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9c829e11-90a0-4872-a4eb-2465805394a5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• 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.
What the school offers its staff
• • 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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. References will be sought prior to interview. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.
• 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.
What the school offers its staff
• • 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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. References will be sought prior to interview. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive applications from outstanding candidates.