Head of History
The Perse Upper School
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 9 February 2022
Job overview
The Perse is one of the country’s leading co-educational independent day schools, providing a high quality education to pupils aged 3-18 in Cambridge.
We are looking to appoint an inspiring teacher to lead this highly regarded, vibrant dynamic department. This is a senior middle management position in the School, with responsibility for the leadership and management of the academic subject and staff in the department. The History department comprises of nine specialist teachers, with additional support from teachers in the Politics and Geography departments. Pupils at The Perse School are ambitious, intelligent and industrious and this is an exciting opportunity to motivate and inspire talented pupils and staff alike, in a fast paced working environment.
Closing date: 9th February 2022 at 9.00am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: www.perse.co.uk/job-vacancies/
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.
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About The Perse Upper School
The Perse School is a charitable company and one of the country’s leading independent day schools. The Perse provides a high quality academic education with an emphasis on all round development. We regularly feature in the top 20 schools nationally, and are committed to producing happy and successful students. We educate boys and girls from 3-18 on three sites: the Pelican 3-7, the Prep 7-11, and the Upper 11-18 and have around 400 staff across the whole Perse School. The Perse is a very special school which is traditional and innovative, academic and caring, understanding and structured, industrious and fun.
Full details about the School, its locality, teacher benefits and current teaching staff profiles can be viewed and downloaded from the school website Work with us - The Perse School Cambridge
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