Future focused since 1611
TheHulmeTrustwasgivenpermission tosupportlocaleducationalprojects, andtheOldhamHulmeGrammar Schoolswerefounded
OldhamGrammar Schoolopened
InJune,10,000evacueesfrom GuernseyarrivedinEngland with manybeingwelcomedintothehomes ofOldham withanumbercontinuing theireducationatHulme Theybecame knownasTheGuernseyBoys,and wouldnotreturnhomefor5years
Manyoftheschool’spupils,bothboysand girls,volunteeredtheirservicestoWorld WarI.71studentsand1staffmemberwere recordedtohavelosttheirlives,withthe majoritybeingkilledinactionattheSomme
Thefirstpupilsenteredthenew schoolbuildingson1stMay,with theofficialopeningbeingdoneby EarlSpenceron30th
TheCentenaryLibrarywasopened,and wasbuilttoreflectthechangingneedsof pupils complementingtheadvancesmade throughouttheschooltoequippupilsfor thechallengesofhighereducationand employmentandtopreparethemtobecome adultcitizensinthenewmillennium
A£500,000ScienceCentre wasopenedbyoneofthe world’sleadingsurgeons,and Hulmeoldboy DrDavidNott
Duetotherapidriseofindustryin Oldhamitwasdeemedtheschool wasinanunsuitablepartoftown, anditeventuallyclosedin1867
Theschoolwasflourishingwith numbersgrowing,soalargethree storeyextensionwasconstructed andtheGirls’Schoolwasopened
Theschoolrapidlyexpanded:the Estcourtbuildingwasopenedforuse bytheGirls’JuniorSchool;followed byadedicatedsciencebuilding in1959 andin1969Thornycroft building aspaceforSixthForm studentsandartdepartments
TheBoys’andGirls’Schools weremerged,bringingthem undertheleadershipofone Principal,withNurseryandSixth Formbeingco-educational
September–OHGSbecomes HulmeGrammarSchool HGS welcomesthefirstcohortof co-educationYear7s
Why choose Hulme
We believe in the power of curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity Our dedicated teachers are passionate about igniting the spark within each student, encouraging them to question, explore, and develop a love for learning that extends far beyond theclassroom
We inspire a passion for life-long learningthroughabroadandbalanced curriculum, designed and led by subjectexperts AsaGoogleReference School, we embrace the advances of technology, acknowledging the opportunities that it presents for the schoolandourstudents
We harness the goodwill, success and experienceofouralumnitobenefitour current students. Our mentorship scheme in the Sixth Form is one way weworkwithpastHulmeians,allowing current students to gain advice, supportandexperience
Ourtoppriorityisnurturingeachpupil, helpingthemsafely,happilyand successfullynavigatetheirwaythrough life.WithateamofPastoralLeads,Heads ofYear,FormTutors,MentalHealthLeads andprofessionalCounsellorsworking together,outstandingpastoralcareisin ourDNA
A staggering array of clubs, societies and volunteering opportunities help students broaden their horizons and build qualities such as leadership, resilience,collaborationandempathy
It’s always the right time to join Hulme Pupils join us at a range of entrypoints,fromstartingPre-Prepat theageof2andstayingwithusright throughtoSixthFormat18,ourdoors arealwaysopentonewstudents Staff benefit from working in a throughschool which takes the very youngest andnurturesthemtomaturitytoSixth Formandbeyond
Hulme stands in the North West of Englandasabeaconofhighacademic standards and exceptional pastoral care, offering a vibrant, inclusive education that nurtures young people as individuals, empowering them to realisetheirpotential
A truly diverse, inclusive and multicultural community of staff and students Everyone is free to be themselvesatHulme
Hulme is a large school, meaning we arewellequippedtoofferawiderange ofopportunities However,wearesmall enough to offer personalised support to each and every student, ensuring they are known and treated as an individual
A Hulme education
The education we offer here is deliberately broad and balanced because we believe that balance and breadth will best set students up to be successful in their future studies, the workplace and life generally. We’re unapologetically academic but committed to delivering so much more than good exam results, as important as they are.
Hulme Grammar is not your typical independent school and certainly not the sort of school critics of the sector - many of whom have never darkened the doors of an independent school - have in mind when they talk about one.
Our students
Students recognise that they are fortunate enough to have access to a Hulme education but this is no bastion of privilege. Many of our parents are making daily sacrifices to send their children to us because they want the very best quality education for them. We take the responsibility that comes with providing their children’s education very seriously.
The students here are grounded, well-rounded, socially minded, determined to make the most of the opportunities here and ambitious to make the world a better place. They are also huge fun! It’s our role to prepare them for life beyond school, ready to take the big wide world by storm when they leave us. A career in education is by no means a walk in the park.
At Hulme, staff are ambitious for the pupils to be successful and work hard to help them fulfil their full potential. That’s sometimes tiring but is also hugely rewarding and there are a number of benefits to working here.
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Benefits to working at Hulme include free staff lunches and refreshments throughout the day; free use of the swimming pool for staff, and opportunities for staff to get together socially, for example at end-of-term special lunches. We take teaching and learning seriously and have a staff group that meets regularly to share ideas and explore the latest ideas arising from education research.
And because we recognise that life is sometimes tough and because we are committed to promoting the good mental health and well-being of our employees, we operate policies and procedures that ensure this as well as free access to counselling services.
The role
Head of History at Hulme Grammar School
Reports To: Head of School
Heads of Department are appointed by and are directly accountable to the Head of School.
On a day to day basis, Heads of Departments are responsible for the organisation and management of their departments and are line managed by a Deputy Principal or Assistant Principal - Academic. The Head of Department is required to show leadership in securing standards of excellence in teaching and learning and play a key role in developing school policy. They are expected to monitor, support and motivate other teachers of the subject, setting high professional standards in all aspects of work with targets for professional development and improvement. They are also expected to communicate effectively with parents with regards to matters relating to the department. It is the Head of Department’s responsibility to make decisions or give advice, but it is hoped that this can be done within a framework of consultation and cooperation, so that other staff in the department gain experience and training for responsibility.
Skills and attributes essential to the Head of Department’s role:
Leadership skills, attributes and professional competence: the ability to lead and manage people to work as individuals and as a team towards a common goal.
Decision making skills: the ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Communication skills: the ability to make points clear and understand the views of others.
Self-management: the ability to plan time effectively and to organise oneself well.
The ability to plan the strategic development of the Department and to advise the Principal accordingly.
Key responsibilities include:
Curriculum – the strategic direction and development of the subject within the context of the school’s aims and policies which guides subject policies, plans, targets and practices.
Coordinating the work of the members of the department.
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact with.
Keeping abreast of developments in their subjects, teaching methods etc and attending meetings and in-service courses by arrangement with the Deputy Principal, making use of any opportunities for inter-departmental initiatives and cooperation.
Formulating the aims of the department; planning schemes of work for the department within the School’s Curriculum Policy; producing, reviewing and updating the departmental documents as necessary; evaluating new syllabuses.
Being familiar with all the subject requirements for Public Examinations and ensuring proper preparation of the pupils for them; organising the moderation of any coursework required.
Liaising with the Examinations Officer and the Assistant Principal - Academic in arrangements for Public and Internal School Examinations.
Line management duties and responsibilities:
Resources – the efficient and effective deployment of Staff and Resources which identifies appropriate resources for the subject, ensuring that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely.
Liaising with the Principal and Assistant Principal - Academic over the annual staffing allocation and matters of staff welfare, development and appraisal.
Preparing estimates for departmental budgets and major equipment at the appropriate time.
Creating and deploying learning resources effectively; ordering textbooks and other material within budget provisions and keeping an account of departmental expenditure.
Checking stock and resources and taking steps to ensure against unreasonable loss, wear and tear.
Ensuring a safe working environment in line with the School Health and Safety Policy for both staff and pupils.
Ensuring that all out-of-school activities are in line with the School Health and Safety Policy and guidelines.
Line management duties and responsibilities:
Pupils – securing and sustaining effective teaching of the subject, evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of pupils’ achievements, setting targets for improvement.
Aiming to raise expectations and get the best out of pupils with varying needs and abilities.
Encouraging interest in the subject and participation in fieldwork or other appropriate activities.
Promoting the school and the department in line with the school's marketing strategy via; open events, community engagement opportunities and school social media platforms.
Encouraging high standards of work and drawing attention to achievement through classroom displays, exhibitions for Open Days, public performances etc.
Designing, setting and managing homework, so that it is a valuable extension of class activities and helps pupils to develop independent learning skills.
Contributing to pupils’ core skills of literacy, numeracy and IT capability; contributing to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Assisting with the admission and induction of pupils into the school where appropriate.
Child Protection
Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.
Undertake professional development activities to enhance personal development and job performance, through the provision of training and mentoring.
Attend relevant school meetings, as well as any other meetings associated with this role.
Any other reasonable duties as required by the Headteacher.
Contract: full time (part time would be considered)
Salary: competitive - HGS own pay scale
Application Deadline: 22nd April, 9.00 AM
Interview Date: wc 28th April
Start Date: September 2025
Completed applications must be emailed to hr@hulmegrammar.org or posted to the HR department, Hulme Grammar School, Chamber Road, Oldham OL8 4BX.
Essential
These are qualities without which the applicant could not be appointed
Qualifications Honours degree in relevant subject.
Post-graduate certificate in education.
Experience Experience of teaching up to and including A level standard in History.
A record of successful achievement in teaching GCSE and A level students.
Skills Ability to lead by example.
The ability to function as an integral member of a teaching team.
Ability to inspire departmental colleagues.
Knowledge Sufficient knowledge and understanding of the subject to teach effectively up to A level standard in History.
Desirable
These are extra qualities which can be used to choose between applicants who meet all of the essential criteria
Initial Teacher Training Qualification.
Higher Degree in an appropriate subject.
Recent management experience.
Recent participation in both subject based and relevant middle management courses.
Experience of teaching A Level Politics.
Experience of the NEA component of the History A Level course.
The ability to adopt a variety of teaching techniques. The ability to use a variety of ICT techniques effectively in teaching
The ability to teach across the 11-18 age range.
Awareness of recent developments in teaching of the relevant curriculum area.
Personal Competencies & Qualities
Essential
These are qualities without which the applicant could not be appointed
Desirable
These are extra qualities which can be used to choose between applicants who meet all of the essential criteria
Motivation to work with children and young people.
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
Interest in and enthusiasm for your academic discipline
Ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and accurately in speech and in writing.
Diligent
Positive
Energetic
Sense of humour
Patience
