Head of History (+ TLR £10K) - Outstanding Inner London School - Sept 24

Head of History – September 2024 – Permanent – South London (Inner)

We are actively looking to recruit a talented, ambitious and proven History Teacher, ready and actively looking to take that next step as Head of History.

This is a full time and permanent Head of History position, starting September 2024.

Applicants looking to apply for this exciting Head of History position MUST be qualified, with UK QTS, have a minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching the History curriculum within the UK, ideally within a diverse, inner-city school.

READ ON & FIND OUT MORE…

ROLE: Head of History

START: September 2024

CONTRACT: Permanent & Full Time

SALARY: London MPS / UPS + TLR (£10K+)

APPLICANTS: Qualified History Teacher – minimum of 3 years teaching experience

QULIFICATIONS: Teaching Qualification - UK QTS - 1^st / 2:1 History degree

SCHOOL: Leading Secondary School – 11-18yrs – 1,000+ pupils

OFTSED: Graded OUTSTANDING across the board

LOCATION: South London – Inner – ZONE 2 – excellent transport links & parking

Please note, this position cannot offer sponsorship to overseas candidates.

The school is a modern, inclusive and nationally recognised secondary school, located in the heart of South London, Southwark. The school site is located a short walk from the station (zone 2) with free staff parking available on site.

The school has an excellent and established SLT in place, with a brilliant reputation and nationally recognised. Teaching is excellent across the board, consistently being observed as good and outstanding. Humanities subjects are a popular choice at KS5, with History a firm favourite year after year and with excellent results being yielded.

The school and staff are consistent with their policies throughout, which creates a brilliant learning environment and has seen the school go from strength to strength over the years.

WHO ARE THE SCHOOL & SLT LOOKING FOR…

• Head of History
• Previous management experience ideally required – KS coordinator / 2iC
• Qualified History Teachers ONLY to apply - UK QTS a MUST
• Trained via formal, recognised pathway - PGCE, Schools Direct / SCITT or Teach First
• Experienced History Teacher required – minimum of 3 years (UK curriculum)
• Ability to teach History across KS3, 4 & 5
• 1^st class or 2:1 History degree
• Genuine passion & interest for teaching & your subject
• Ability to lead & develop a talented team of History teachers
• Teaching practice and approach focused on motivating and inspiring pupils.
• Confident & able in meeting the teaching standards to a ‘Good or Outstanding’ level

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL…

• Brilliant teaching team in place – talented – passionate - committed.
• Excellent SLT in place
• History part of a large, proven humanities team
• Both History & Geography a popular choice at KS5
• School graded OUTSTANDING
• Recognised as one of the leading comprehensives in the UK
• Over 1000 pupils (11-18yrs)
• Modern facilities throughout the school
• Varied & ongoing CPD opportunities.
• South London – Borough of Southwark
• Excellent transport links (zone 2) & staff parking available

The SLT are looking to interview & appoint ASAP!

APPLY TODAY for this exciting Head of History opportunity by applying via this advert. You will be contacted to discuss the school and role immediately if shortlisted.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Head of History – September 2024 – Permanent – South London (Inner)