Teacher of History (Head of Department)

We are looking to recruit a History teacher to lead the subject in the school up to and including GCSE. The successful candidate will join a department of seven History teachers. History is a very popular subject at GCSE and the school follows the I/GCSE Cambridge course. St Edmund's is an expanding and successful school of 600+ girls and boys aged 2 to 16. The ability to offer a subsidiary subject, particularly Religious Studies is desirable although not essential for full-time employment. The school participates in the Teachers' Pension Scheme. Accommodation on site may be available. Early applications are encouraged. St Edmund's is thriving with numbers the highest in its 150 year history. Average class sizes are small, circa seventeen pupils. In 2024 our students posted a 97% GCSE pass rate (grades 4-9) against a national average of 67%. The proportion of grades awarded at 7-9 (the old A

• /A) was 45% compared to a national average of 22%. In History pupils achieved a 100% pass rate.
The school was inspected in October 2024 by ISI and the school passed in all areas but the report has not yet been issued. In June 2021 the key findings were: The quality of the pupils' academic and other achievements is excellent.
• Pupils develop high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding as they progress through the school.
• Pupils are adept and confident communicators.
• Pupils have outstanding attitudes to their learning and are determined to succeed. Pupils achieve well in a wide variety of curricular and co-curricular activities.
The quality of the pupils' personal development is excellent.
• Pupils develop strong self-confidence and self-knowledge from an early age.
• Pupils demonstrate kindness and compassion towards one another and are highly respectful. Pupils are confident and considered decision makers.
• Pupils contribute enthusiastically to help create a strong and vibrant school community.
The full report is available via our website. A combined information and application form may be obtained from Richard Taylor (Deputy Head Academic) by email at rmat@saintedmunds.co.uk or by phone on . Applications via TES are NOT accepted. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5 November 2024. Applications by email are preferred and interviews will take place later this term. Please note that the school takes very seriously its responsibility for safeguarding the children in its care and the successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS vetting. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. www.saintedmunds.co.uk

St Edmund's is an expanding and successful school of 600+ girls and boys aged 2 to 16. The ability to offer a subsidiary subject, particularly Religious Studies is desirable although not essential for full-time employment. The school participates in the Teachers' Pension Scheme. Accommodation on site may be available. Early applications are encouraged. St Edmund's is thriving with numbers the highest in its 150 year history. Average class sizes are small, circa seventeen pupils. In 2024 our students posted a 97% GCSE pass rate (grades 4-9) against a national average of 67%. The proportion of grades awarded at 7-9 (the old A
• /A) was 45% compared to a national average of 22%. In History pupils achieved a 100% pass rate.
The school was inspected in October 2024 by ISI and the school passed in all areas but the report has not yet been issued. In June 2021 the key findings were: The quality of the pupils' academic and other achievements is excellent.
• Pupils develop high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding as they progress through the school.
• Pupils are adept and confident communicators.
• Pupils have outstanding attitudes to their learning and are determined to succeed. Pupils achieve well in a wide variety of curricular and co-curricular activities.
The quality of the pupils' personal development is excellent.
• Pupils develop strong self-confidence and self-knowledge from an early age.
• Pupils demonstrate kindness and compassion towards one another and are highly respectful. Pupils are confident and considered decision makers.
• Pupils contribute enthusiastically to help create a strong and vibrant school community.