Head of History
St Paul's School
Richmond upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- The School’s salary scale is substantially above the national scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn Term 2023
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2023
Job overview
We are looking for a candidate with a passion for History and teaching, with a strong background and subject knowledge and the ability to teach another subject where possible. The position would suit a serving Head of Department or an experienced teacher with a track record of transferable experience. The candidate must have a strong academic background and be willing to contribute to the wider life of the School.
The School’s salary scale is substantially above the national scale.
St Paul’s is a selective Independent Day School for boys aged 13-18, occupying a superb 45-acre site on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge. St Paul’s School excels academically at both A-level and GCSE, with some of the highest national scores. These endeavours, as well as the work beyond the curriculum, excite students and teachers alike.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the School’s website, or by email from the HR department on recruitment@stpaulsschool.org.uk
The closing date for all applications is 9am on Monday 20 February 2023.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 23 February 2023.
St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are an equal opportunities employer.
Attached documents
About St Paul's School
St Paul’s School was founded in 1509 and currently occupies a large site in Barnes, south-west London. A selective independent school, it provides an education for boys aged 7-18 and has boarding facilities for a small number of its students.
Prospective entrants are usually expected to pass online and/or written examinations across a range of subjects, as well as undergoing an interview with a senior member of staff. In order to improve accessibility for students from poorer backgrounds, a wide range of bursaries and scholarships are available for boys who reach the required academic standard.
High Master
Sally-Anne Huang
Values and vision
St Paul’s School has a strong focus on academic excellence, with students expected to reach and maintain a consistently high standard in their work at all ages. In order to properly support the development of pupils outside the classroom, the school invests heavily in a huge range of extra-curricular activities.
St Paul’s has seen extensive modernisation and expansion in recent years, with further development proposed in order to provide facilities of the very highest quality.
ISI report
“The school is highly successful in meeting its aims. Throughout the school, pupils, including those with SEND or EAL, achieve exceptionally well both within and outside the classroom in response to excellent teaching. The most able pupils achieve outstanding success in school and external competitions. Within a culture of scholarship, the pupils’ attitude towards their learning is outstanding and plays a significant part in their progress and achievement.”
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