Job Introduction
Head of History
April 2025
Main - Upper Pay Range, £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Closing date: Midday, Monday 20th January 2025
We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our Humanities Faculty as Head of History. In this role you will be a part of our vibrant and flourishing school community, where a love for learning and positive relationships extends beyond the classroom and into the life of the school.
Recruiting, developing, and retaining great staff is at the centre of realising our mission; investing in our people is therefore at the core of our vision for success. We recruit on character; we minimise distractions from our purpose (teaching, learning and pastoral care); and we focus on investing in you, and your professional growth so you become the very best you can be.
To view the full job description attached to this role please click School Website.
Why Kings’?
Kings’ is an exciting and rewarding place to be, our pupils are keen to learn and succeed, and consistently show appreciation for their teachers’ support and dedication. Our teaching and support staff are committed and hardworking, all believing firmly that we should help pupils be their best. Whether colleague or pupil, all members of the Kings’ community live our values and collective morale is high.
Working at Kings’ in Winchester, you will:
- Benefit from a supportive, encouraging culture of professional growth and autonomy.
- Be part of our friendly welcoming team – you join our Kings’ family who live by our motto, Una Laborantes (Working together).
- Feel valued and recognised for your contributions, whilst being actively encouraged and supported in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Receive a laptop, that comes with continual support from our effective and dedicated in-house IT Support Team.
- Park onsite, at the front of school in a secure accessible car park, equipped with EV charging spaces.
- Work in well-resourced departments, with access to a high-quality library for professional development.
- Feel the benefits of working in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, on a large campus surrounded by greenery and open spaces.
- Staff swimming – free staff swim slots at our indoor heated pool.
- Hampshire County Council benefits also include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with guaranteed benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7/365 phone advice, and up to 6 free counselling sessions per year
To see what current staff say about working at Kings’ and learn more about our dedication to wellbeing and staff voice, visit our website.
How to apply
Download and complete an application form, complete the form and email a copy to recruit@kings-winchester.hants.sch.uk by the stated closing date. Please note, we can only accept CV’s with an accompanying application form and we are not able to support with sponsorship for this role.
The advert may close and/or interviews may be held earlier than the stated date, therefore we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this role.
