Head of History and Politics
Tes Schools Recruitment
Ealing
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 13 August 2024
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of History and Politics to join a High School based in Ealing.
The High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Head of History and Politics to lead a successful History and Politics Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.
The school are looking for a well-qualified teacher of History and Politics with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge, with good organisational and time management skills. The successful candidate will teach History and Politics throughout the Senior School, including GCSE, A Level and Oxbridge preparation. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make the move into a Head of Department role or gain further leadership experience.
If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of History and Politics, and the ways in which History can be further developed and encouraged, they would be delighted to hear from you.
About the School
The High School is a leading academic day school. Their girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn, and they offer a warm and supportive community. They occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. They can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Membership of Pension Scheme
- Access to the central training and development programme
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
- Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff
- Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
- Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
- Free lunches during term time
- There is a possibility of accommodation
Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd August 2024.
They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the position and recommend that applications are submitted early.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
Please include REF: ME2095115 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.
About Tes Schools Recruitment
- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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