Head of History, TLR 2c, Brighton
Patcham High School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
14 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- History, Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time: School day is 8.30am to 3pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2c
Additional allowances
TLR 2c
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at a thriving 11-16 Brighton School to lead a successful, forward thinking History team.
Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.
This is a position for a person capable of making an impact; passionate about education and relentless in the pursuit of improved standards and outcomes. Inspirational and energetic, with unwavering determination to continually improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning in the History Department. We are looking for a leader to join us from September 2025 who has:
- A track record of success in raising attainment and achievement
- High expectations which inspire, enthuse, motivate and challenge colleagues
- Creditability as a classroom practitioner
- Grit and resilience
In joining Patcham High you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a brilliant time to join the school.
We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.
To apply please complete the application form in full and email to the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk. If you have any questions or would like to visit please contact Mrs Holmes either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).
Closing Date*: Monday 3rd March, 2025 at 10am
Interviews: Soon after closing date
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
BRIGHTON & HOVE SCHOOLS – Taking Action for Equality
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.
*Early application is advised at this stage and we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.
We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.
Commitment to safeguarding
Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Patcham High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1092 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Patcham High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk
Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high quality teaching and want the very best for all our students.
Arranging a visit to Patcham High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk.
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