Teacher of History and Politics

Cranleigh seeks to appoint, for September 2022, a strong honours graduate to teach History and/or Politics. This post would equally suit someone who is looking to start a career in the subject, or someone who already has some experience in the profession. The successful candidate will teach classes ideally in both subjects from Years 9 to 13 in a lively and ambitious Department, as well as taking a full part in the life of this busy and friendly boarding school. 

Cranleigh is a leading fully co-educational independent boarding and day Senior School consisting of around 670 girls and boys of 13 – 18 years of age. There is also a Preparatory School in close proximity. 

Cranleigh aspires to be a beacon of excellence in learning and teaching and is committed to the continuing professional development of all employees.

We are looking for an energetic character who can effectively communicate their enthusiasm for History and Politics, bringing some humour as well as subject knowledge with them. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of, and a real enthusiasm for History and Politics and is likely to hold a good honours degree in History, Politics or a related subject. They will be self-motivated and will relish the challenge presented by being part of a forward-thinking Department. A commitment to students, the department and the wider life of the School, plus a firm grasp of curricular developments are important as are empathy, being well-organised, a sense of humour and the ability to enhance the department’s delivery and development of History and Politics. 

The successful candidate will be expected to get involved in all aspects of this busy boarding school (which would normally include one evening duty per week), including acting as a tutor to a group of students within a Boarding House 

All teachers are expected to contribute to the School’s co-curricular programme and co-curricular activities alongside their academic responsibilities. 

Please read ‘Why teach at Cranleigh?’ to be found on our website which gives an impression of the ethos to which it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute. 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the post informally, please contact Adam Rothwell, Head of History by email in the first instance: asjr@cranleigh.org 

For further details and an application form, please visit the School website. 

Candidates are requested to submit to the Headmaster a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form supported by a full CV, as soon as possible and no later than 9.00 am on Friday 28th January 2022. 

Interviews are likely to take place weeks commencing 31st January and 7th February 2022.  

Applications will be considered as they are received and the vacancy may therefore close earlier than advertised and should be sent to: The Headmaster, Cranleigh School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8QQ or via email to recruiting@cranleigh.org 

The School 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 holder will be subject to a DBS check.