Head of History

St Joseph's Catholic High School, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Fringe pay scale plus TLR 2c
• Additional allowances:

  Fringe pay scale plus TLR 2c

Head of History job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and inspirational Head of Department to lead our effective and committed History Department focused on delivering excellent lessons for all students we serve, helping them to achieve excellent results and progress.

The History Department is a committed and supportive team and the importance of achieving in the subject is clearly recognised by pupils. The department has a strong track record of success at both GCSE and A Level, with students demonstrating excellent outcomes and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject. History is a popular option choice at Key Stage 4 and many students continue their studies into the Sixth Form. The department is committed to developing students as critical thinkers, confident historians and engaged citizens through a broad and ambitious curriculum, enriched by opportunities for debate, independent research and wider reading.

Our Sixth Form students study Edexcel A Level History, building on the analytical and evaluative skills acquired at GCSE. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the continued development of the curriculum and further enhance the profile of History across the school.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly motivated learning community of approximately 1000 students (including 205 in the Sixth Form) where we have a deep-rooted belief in professional development. In exchange for hard work and a commitment to the school, we will ensure that you are prepared for the next stage in your teaching career.

At St Joseph’s we challenge our teachers to “love the children, and to let them know that they are loved,” through everything we do with our students to “Unlock the Belief” in themselves and others. To support teachers in this mission we support teachers by:

• We have a behaviour system that lets teachers teach
• We treat teachers like surgeons with weekly CPD and training
• All teachers are included in our reading and electives programme
• We work hard for the children and we care for each other like a family

Our GCSE results in Summer 2025 were exceptionally strong, with 68% of students achieving Grade 4+ in English and Maths, and 43% achieving Grade 5+ in English and Maths and an overall Progress 8 score of +0.45.

Join an Outstanding Catholic school where ‘the Catholic ethos permeates every aspect of school life’ and

“Staff are deeply committed to the mission of the school, creating a culture where pupils flourish.”

(Section 48 Inspection, 2025).

We believe in professional development. In exchange for hard work and a commitment to the school, we will ensure that you are prepared for the next stage in your teaching career.

St Joseph's is a successful oversubscribed Catholic secondary school within easy reach of both the M4 and M40 motorways and the Elizabeth Line directly into London.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school complies with the DBS Code of Practice regarding criminal record information and will not discriminate unfairly against any applicant on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. A copy of the school’s Child Protection Policy is available on request.

All members of staff will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and this is a condition of employment at the school. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online and social media checks may be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

You are welcome and encouraged to visit the school and have a tour at a time convenient to all.

Tel: 01753 524713
E-mail: o.mcateer@st-josephs.slough.sch.uk
Website: www.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Joseph's Catholic High School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 992 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-high-school-slough

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