Head of Politics

Kimbolton School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated teacher of Politics to lead our successful and vibrant department. We welcome applications from experienced teachers. We will also consider high quality applications from less experienced teachers who may be able to take on the role with support. Politics is taught at A-Level with exceptionally strong uptake. There are currently two sets at Upper Sixth and two at Lower Sixth. The main duties of a Head of Department include ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning are maintained across the department, and to be responsible for the attainment and progress of all pupils. Additional duties, including compiling a departmental budget, overseeing departmental resources and rooms and writing and implementing a Departmental Development Plan are also required. The successful candidate should hold qualified teacher status alongside a good degree in a relevant discipline. Experience of teaching KS5 students is essential, as well as a secure knowledge and understanding in the specialist subject. You will have a passion for teaching, be enthusiastic and committed, with good communication skills and a forward thinking approach. There is a competitive salary scale, on which the successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate point on this scale with reference to their experience and qualifications. For further details about this exciting opportunity to join our friendly and enthusiastic staff team, please visit our website Work with us I Kimbolton School to access the application pack. We welcome direct applications from candidates. Recruitment agencies are kindly asked not to contact us. Kimbolton School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and implements a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers and evaluates child protection relevant evidence about candidates prior to interview. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of an en