Head of History

Queen’s Gate is a happy, bustling GSA day school for girls aged 4-18, and is ideally situated in South Kensington, a short walk from such educational landmarks as the Victoria & Albert Museum and Science Museum.  History is a much-loved subject, with good numbers taking it to A Level and then on to university level.   

We wish to appoint from September 2025 an ambitious, inspiring individual to lead the provision of this thriving department.  The successful candidate will be able to contribute to trips and activities, and look to build curriculum links with our Junior School.  Like all our staff, the successful candidate will be expected to play a part in the wider life of the School, including taking on pastoral responsibilities and leading a co-curricular or super-curricular activity.  The candidate will have the opportunity for cross-curricular involvement, such as by getting involved in the musical or sporting life of the school, or by accompanying one of our overseas school trips.  They will have the benefit of joining an experienced, collaborative and hardworking department.   

Following our recent ISI inspection report, the School as a whole is at an exciting stage, and the successful candidate will find many opportunities to be involved in, contribute to and even lead ongoing development.  We are heavily committed to providing a workplace where staff can extend and enhance their skills and advance their career, and there is a generous CPD budget to support this. 

While this role is expected to be full-time, as an inclusive recruiter, we would be keen to hear from individuals looking for a part-time role.  This role may suit someone who has completed several years as a teacher and is now looking for their first promotion to a leadership role, or more experienced candidates. 

Queen's Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the Disclosure and Barring Service(“DBS”) filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, for which all such applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

Prior to employment commencing, successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the (“DBS”). Successful applicants will also be required to produce evidence of qualifications, identity, and the right to work in the UK. Two references will be taken up, one of which will be with the most recent employer. They will also be required to complete our Health Questionnaire. 

All those working at Queen’s Gate share in our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in our care. This will include completing regular training and maintaining a good awareness of key policies and procedures relating to our safeguarding duties. Where a role has specific or additional responsibilities in relation to safeguarding, this will be detailed within the job description.