Head of History
Bedstone College
Shropshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Bedstone salary scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2021
- Apply by:
- 24 June 2020
Job overview
We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of History who will lead this thriving department forward with drive, initiative and a clear vision of how to develop history at Bedstone College. History is a popular subject at Bedstone College both at GCSE and A level. In particular, we are looking for a person with the energy and vision to build on the work of the current incumbent.
Applications will be welcomed from experienced Heads of Department, as well as high quality teachers who have not yet had the opportunity to run their own department; an ability to teach history to A level is essential. The successful applicant will be responsible for a busy and flourishing department, delivering history lessons to all ages in the senior school.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy and thriving boarding school where you will be fully involved with co-curricular activities and the wider life of the school. Energy and a flexible approach to working hours are essential.
Please complete the attached application form and send to the address shown with a CV and letter of application of no more than 2 A4 pages.
Attached documents
About Bedstone College
Bedstone College is a mixed, all-through, independent day and boarding school in Bucknell, Shropshire. It enrols three to 18-year-old students and currently accommodates around 186 pupils.
Bedstone College was founded in 1948 as an all-boys school. It remains housed in Bedstone Court, the original school building, but has been extended to include modern facilities, including a multi-purpose sports hall, a state-of-the-art music facility, and fitness and performing arts studios.
Headteacher
Mr Toby Mullins, BA, MBA, QTS
Vision and values
The school’s main aim is to build each student’s confidence so they can achieve their full potential. Teachers strive to do this by encouraging pupils to try new things, be respectful of others and have pride in themselves and their school community. The school wants its young people to be curious, robust, adaptable and tolerant.
Bedstone College offers a broad range of subjects as well as extra-curricular activities to produce well-rounded students. Core subjects such as science, English, maths, geography and foreign languages are emphasised in the curriculum. The school excels with its recreational activities. These include mountain biking, horseback riding, ice skating and rock climbing, on campus and further afield. There are bi-annual ski trips as well as other overseas visits for different subjects. All students contribute to a very active charity committee.
ISI report
“Principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the personal development of pupils as responsible, tolerant, law-abiding citizens. Boarders’ views are actively encouraged and their opinions and concerns are appropriately considered by staff. The prefect system operating in the school is suitably managed."
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