Head of History & Religious Studies/Theology, Philosophy and Religion

Bede's is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and ambitious Head of History & Religious Studies/Theology, Philosophy and Religion from September 2024 at our Prep School in Eastbourne.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful postholder to work with the Head of Faculty of Languages & Humanities to ensure that an appropriate, challenging and effective curriculum is provided for all pupils. The individual will provide structured leadership for teachers within their departments, leading the development of long-term (annual) and medium-term course and curriculum plans ensuring that all subject teachers have effective and appropriate lesson plans, and are supported in their delivery in a way which brings out the best of pupils and teachers alike.

Each academic year, you will be required to produce a Development Plan for History & Religious Studies/Theology, Philosophy and Religion within the School, to include ambitious goals that fit with and supports the School’s aims and objectives of providing outstanding academic teaching and learning.

Our vision is for Bede’s to be a place “where every child finds joy in their pursuit of brilliance”. Outstanding academic leadership is fundamental to our ability to deliver this vision and achieve our mission of crafting a more joyful education for our pupils.

The School seeks to find the ideal person to support it in:

• Cultivating a vibrant learning environment, motivating pupils to pursue their individual best
• Providing a festival of opportunities, enabling pupils to discover new passions and develop new talents
• Building a kind-hearted community, inspiring pupils to enhance the lives of others.

This is a Permanent position with the working hours of 8:00 - 18:00, Monday - Friday with contribution to the School’s activity and weekend programmes. This position will commence from September 2024.

Bede's offers a competitive salary plus additional allowances for the Head of Department duties.

Our employee offerings include;

• Competitive rates of pay,
• A generous company pension with salary exchange options,
• Eye care vouchers,
• Fee Remission,
• Discount on nationwide gym memberships,
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
• Employee Assistance Programme,
• A free lunch provided each day,
• An idyllic working location by the sea!

For further information please see the Job Description below and to apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org with a covering letter.

Application closing date: Friday 3rd May 2024, at 8.00am.

Applications will be considered as & when received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, to avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible.

Application Form

Job Description

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.