Head of History
Uppingham School
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2022
Job overview
We are looking for someone with the highest aspirations to play a pivotal role leading this popular and thriving subject.
Our aspirations mean that we are not just looking for an outstanding teacher to be our Head of History – capable of inspiring and leading pupils and staff – but someone who has the vision and energy to create the best and most innovative History Department in the country.
The Head of History is responsible for the strategic leadership, development and realisation of History teaching at Uppingham, with responsibility for guiding, supporting and appraising the teachers in the department and for the effective deployment of the department’s financial, material and human resources.
They will ensure that Uppingham’s History teaching is creative and inspirational, keeping staff abreast of educational developments so that the most innovative courses are chosen, planned and delivered. The Head of History also leads the quality assurance of educational provision by monitoring teaching and learning, observing lessons, evaluating the department’s performance and actively addressing the underperformance of pupils.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher, visionary leader, and an experienced professional who will not settle for less than excellence. The appointee will be a strong, dynamic and inspirational character with unimpeachable subject knowledge, a strong degree(s) and exemplary classroom management skills. A track record of first rate teaching and a rapport with pupils is vital, along with the ability to inspire others.
In return, Uppingham School offer a range of benefits, which include:
- 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
- Free Westfield Healthcare
- Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
- Free staff lunches in term-time
- School fee discount for children of staff.
- Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts (via Sodexo platform)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Health Services
- Free annual flu jabs
- Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
- Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Friday 28 January 2022 at 9am.
Interviews will take place on Friday 4 February 2022.
Uppingham 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 checks with past employers and the DBS.
About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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