Head of Secondary History

Thank you for your interest in joining GES as Head of Secondary History. History is a leading department in the secondary school due to the modern and global curriculum as well as exceptional teaching and outstanding outcomes. All of our students have to study History and Geography to iGCSE level and A level History is one of the post popular A level courses.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher with at least three years of experience (see visa requirements below) to lead the department moving forwards. You will always deliver exceptional GCSE and A level outcomes and have a global view of history - we are an English school but our global students deserve a global history education.

Please see the attached candidate pack for further information.

We welcome applications from experienced international teachers with significant experience of the UK curriculum. If you are a UK or non EU passport holder without an existing right to work in Switzerland, sadly we will not be able to get you a work permit and so you should not apply. 

We require the successful candidate to start on 15th August 2023

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience 

• Significant experience of teaching History at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Please include evident of excellent examination results at GCSE and A level in your application form  
• Knowledge of the English National Curriculum, GCSE and A Level History and how to apply it to a diverse and international context.  
• An enthusiastic and creative approach to teaching, which inspires pupils and enables learning to be engaging and relevant  
• Commitment to an interconnected curriculum and to working with colleagues across a range of disciplines  
• Commitment to helping pupils to develop a broad range of skills and attributes  
• The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents and to work as part of a collaborative team  
• An interest in education beyond the classroom and across the age range  
• Flexibility, a sense of humour, and a willingness to take part in all aspects of school life, including tournaments trips, projects, special events and extracurricular clubs

Essential Qualifications 

• Qualified teacher status 
• At least 3 years of successful teaching
• The right to work in Switzerland or an EU passport holder

Desirable   

• Good IT skills 
• The ability to teach another subject at A level such as politics or economics

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made through our TES school portal in English and consist of a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining how you meet the personal specification and a completed online application form. The covering letter can be uploaded as part of your application on the TES. Please do not send a CV, as they are not accepted, nor apply outside of the TES platform. 

In your application letter you should ensure that you outline your impact and successes and how you meet the job description and person specification. Due to the large number of applications we get for every role, it may not be possible to contact every candidate but we thank you in advance for your interest in our school. Please contact HR via hr@geschool.ch if you have any questions about the role.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks. In some instances social media/Internet checks may also be carried out.

The school reserves the right to interview earlier than the closing date if we have applicants that meet the personal specification. An early application is therefore recommended.