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Head of History and Politics - Full-time

Highworth Grammar School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-4092-113T
  • Posted:06/02/2020
  • Pay:MPS/UPS - TLR 2B £4654
  • Start Date:September 2020
  • App Close Date:24/02/2020 at 07:00
  • Interviews:26/27 February 2020

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HEAD OF HISTORY AND POLITICS

Required for September 2020 – or earlier if possible

We wish to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Head of History and Politics who is committed to raising the achievements of our students.

Highworth Grammar School is an over-subscribed 11 – 18, selective Girls’ school of 1519 students with 448 students in the Sixth Form (87 boys).  We are situated in the South East of England, with excellent transport links to both the rest of Kent and London. 

The school was judged to be Outstanding in all areas in June 2013.  Last summer our A Level results placed us in top 10% of schools nationally. 

This post would suit an ambitious, experienced teacher with middle management aspirations who would enjoy working in a supportive and successful school. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified, will have strong subject knowledge, a passion for the subject and will enjoy teaching their subject to a high level, including GCSE and A level. 

Academic results are consistently high and Highworth is indeed a great place to teach. Why not come and be a part of our exciting future?

Further information and an application form are available to download from our website.

Closing Date: 7.00am on Monday 24 February 2020

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received.  Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Highworth Grammar School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Highworth Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Information about the school

Highworth Grammar School is an over-subscribed 11 – 18, selective girls’ school of 1534 students with 446 students in the Sixth Form (80 boys). We are situated in the South East of England, with excellent transport links to both the rest of Kent and London.

The school was judged to be Outstanding in all areas in June 2013. Our performance measure page can be accessed using this link: https://www.find-school-performance-data.service.gov.uk/school/136379/highworth-grammar-school

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.