Head of History (Maternity Cover)

St Augustine’s Catholic College are looking to appoint a temporary Head of Department for History to join our team in January/February 2021 on a full-time basis. 

As Head of Department you will have full autonomy to ensure your department meets targets and exceeds needs of our learners. You will lead by example, supporting and empowering your department’s teachers, staff and pupils to achieve to the best of their ability. 

We are looking for someone with the dedication, vision and drive to lead and inspire our teachers. We welcome applications from staff who have proven examination success both at GCSE and A Level and can continue to lead and inspire the department. 

St Augustine’s Catholic College is a thriving 11-18 secondary school located in Trowbridge (12 miles from the World Heritage City of Bath) and has been graded “outstanding” by Ofsted since 2007. At St Augustine’s the high expectations of student conduct, mutual respect and a commitment to supporting those less fortunate underpin our Christian values which are at the heart of our school community. Students of all abilities are encouraged to aim high and work hard in a supportive environment that ensures all can fulfil their potential resulting in a vibrant and happy community.

St Augustine’s has been placed in the top 10% of non-selective schools nationally for both attainment and progress at KS4. We have an equally impressive tradition at A Level. Last year 64% of grades were A*-B, and we have a strong track record of students accessing their first choice of university in both the UK and USA. St Augustine’s prides itself in providing an outstanding academic education and also offers a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities for students, developing skills and qualities in leadership, self-reliance and independence.

If you are passionate about your subject and have a strong desire to make a difference to young people’s lives, whilst fulfilling your own potential, then we would love to hear from you. The deadline for applications is noon on Friday 30th October 2020. Please send your application to Naomi Turner, HR Manager, at HR@st-augustines.wilts.sch.uk 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be requested before interviews take place and you will be required to bring your identification documents with you on the day of the interview.  We are an Equal Opportunities Employer