Subject Leader: History and Classical Civilisation

Join us at Elliott Hudson College:

We are seeking to appoint a Subject Leader of History and Classical Civilisation to join a college that is committed to transforming the lives of young people across our region.

Within GORSE, we aspire for every young person to acquire the gift of choice and at Elliott Hudson College we are committed to building a community in which all students and staff can thrive. By adopting an approach where we all try to be, and do, a bit better each day, we build a culture of excellence in which all can flourish.

Potential applicants should be:

• A teacher with a good understanding of A Level History.

• A motivated and committed classroom practitioner with a successful performance record at Key Stage 5.

• Passionate about education and an advocate for making a difference to disadvantaged students.

• Able to demonstrate a proven track record for raising standards and achievement.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

· Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

· A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

· £2k Cycle to work scheme.

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the , Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website , request them by email at [email protected] or call us on 0113 323 9777.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 06 May 2026, 12pm

Interviews will take place: 11 May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.