Head of History

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: A very attractive and competitive package is offered

Anticipated start date: 1st September 2024

Closing date: 25th April 2024, though early applications are welcome

Interviews: To follow shortly after closing date

Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Stowe School seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational Head of History.

Outstanding and innovative teaching underpins our approach at Stowe. History is an extremely popular subject at Stowe, attracting considerable numbers both at GCSE and A Level.  We are seeking a highly qualified, passionate and experienced historian to lead a committed and talented departmental team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of inspirational and effective management and leadership, both in the classroom and amongst colleagues.  The successful candidate will also be able to apply for the position of Faculty Chair for the Humanities

A willingness to contribute fully to the Department while also adding to the extra-curricular and pastoral life of a busy boarding school is essential.

Please read the full Job Description here.

Stowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider SP-Index.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, we recommend submitting your application early to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification and candidates should bear this in mind when preparing their application and completing the application form:

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

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  • An Honours degree (or equivalent) in the relevant subject(s)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education
  • Specialist Skills & Experience

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  • An ability to motivate, enthuse and influence pupils.
  • A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
  • Experience of classroom teaching

Personal Qualities

 

  • A willingness to participate fully in the pastoral care, School duties and extra-curricular activities.

 

To apply now, please download the application form for this job here. We look forward to receiving your application.