17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    13 October 2025 at 10am

  • Date listed

    26 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subject

History

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) M1-U3 + TLR2C

Head of History & Politics job summary

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and well-qualified teacher to lead our History and Politics Faculty here at Farlingaye. The postholder will be responsible for leading History across all key stages and overseeing Politics provision at A Level. There is no requirement to teach Politics, but you will be responsible for its leadership and quality assurance within the faculty.

As Head of History and Politics you will act as an advocate for both subjects, promoting their importance in the wider school through events, assemblies and whole-school initiatives. You will enthusiastically and vigorously promote History and Politics as subjects of choice at GCSE and A Level, inspiring students to continue their studies. You will also take the lead on curriculum development, ensuring our curriculum is engaging, knowledge-driven and rigorous, and that it meets the needs of all learners.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school, and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact Lauren Teeling, Headteacher's PA on hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or 01394 385720 to make arrangements.

Full information about the job role is detailed in the attached job information book. If you would like to discus the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher: psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or Nick Webb, Head of Faculty: nwebb@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday, 13th October

Interview Date: Wednesday, 22nd October

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Kyson, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About Farlingaye High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1883 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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School website
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