Head of History
Varndean School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NPThis job expired on 20 March 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
20 March 2023 at 9am
Date listed
7 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time role.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR 2c (£7,368)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Varndean School requires an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding Head of History. This is a permanent, full-time position.
The busy and productive History department forms a major part of the school’s core curriculum offer. The new appointee will be given extensive opportunities to build on the department's many strengths and help fulfil the school’s ambitious academic agenda.
Our vision for world-class education requires the highest quality staff and we are looking to recruit a colleague who is passionate about their teaching, reflective in their practice and committed to improving. In return we offer tailored, research led professional development that will enable you to realise your potential and achieve your personal career ambitions.
What the school offers its staff
Varndean is an excellent place to work. Ofsted in 2022 described the “inspirational leaders”, the “expert” teachers, “impressive” pupils and the “exceptionally strong” staff training. We hope you will want to pursue an application further.
Commitment to safeguarding
Varndean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Varndean School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1490 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Varndean School website
- Email address
- vacancies@varndean.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01273 561281
Varndean School is a co-education state maintained comprehensive school for 11-16 year olds offering a modern and diverse curriculum. We give students the opportunity to explore their interests, achieve academic success and develop well-rounded characters to go forth into the world and make a valuable contribution to all our futures.
Arranging a visit to Varndean School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@varndean.co.uk.
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