Lead Historian at a Kew Secondary School

9 hours ago


Richmond, Greater London, United Kingdom Ribbons & Reeves Full time

Ribbons & Reeves, London's leading education recruiters, is partnering with an oversubscribed comprehensive secondary school in the Kew area to find a skilled Head of History.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the History department, refreshing the curriculum and working closely with experienced teachers and the senior leadership team to drive whole-school development.

This role is ideal for a History enthusiast looking to develop their leadership skills and showcase their subject expertise as Head of History. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the development of History syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, and teaching strategies
  • Collaborating with colleagues to refresh and improve the History curriculum
  • Mentoring and supporting other History teachers

The successful candidate will have:

  • A minimum of a 2:1 degree from a top UK university
  • UK QTS gained through PGCE, Schools Direct, SCITT, or Teach First
  • Extensive experience as a History teacher and/or previous experience as Head of History
  • Ability to demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE and A-Level History and a thorough understanding of current educational thinking

This role offers a competitive salary, MPS/UPS + TLR, and the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.



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