Head of History and Geography

Overview

Are you passionate about education and supporting learners to progress in their A level and IB qualifications? Do you have the drive to lead a high‑performing team of teachers, guiding them towards excellence? If you're committed to quality and eager to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

This is a Curriculum Area Manager role responsible for leading two large teams within the Human, Social and Political Sciences Faculty. The post oversees A level History (Early and Later Modern) and Geography, both of which are also delivered as part of the International Baccalaureate. History has a large and successful cohort of over 400 learners, the majority studying at A level.

Geography is similarly popular, with over 300 A level students taught by an experienced, collaborative and ambitious team.

• Positive, supportive and passionate, with a can‑do attitude.
• Approachable, enabling growth in individuals and confident decision‑making.
• Experience with in the delivery of History A level.
• Experience leading a team.
• Able to lead by example in actions and personal development.

• Lead a team of teachers to deliver high‑quality education to our learners.
• Measure the performance and effectiveness of the curriculum.
• Monitor, track and ensure the continued success and achievement rates of our learners.
• Deliver sessions within your subject of expertise.
• Support, train and mentor teachers to achieve and maintain our high‑quality provision and approach.

• Joining a dynamic and supportive team of specialists.
• Helping shape our journey towards being exceptional.
• Great professional development opportunities.
• Sunday Times 100 Best Company.
• Excellent benefits, including discounted shopping, bikes, electric cars and well‑being activities.
• The best reward: seeing your students flourish and gain confidence.

Click the apply button below if you are reading this on our website, or visit our vacancies page if you are on another site. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1st February erviews will be held in Exeter during the week commencing 9th February. No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone is welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and welfare. You will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.