Subject Leader for History

Employer
The Richmond upon Thames School
Location
Twickenham, Greater London
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
MPR/UPR + TLR 2b
Start Date
1st September 2025
Expires
5th May 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1478748
Job Reference
SUBLEADHIST-210425
Start Date
1st September 2025
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1478748

Subject Leader - History

The Richmond upon Thames School (RTS), an ambitious and forward-thinking secondary school in Richmond, south-west London, is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Subject Leader for History to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the History curriculum while contributing to the wider Humanities vision and promoting historical thinking, literacy, and cultural understanding across the school. 

We are seeking individuals who:

  • Hold QTS and are passionate about History education
  • Can teach History across KS3 and KS4/GCSE, with the ability to teach other Humanities subjects at KS3
  • Bring depth, curiosity, and rigour to their teaching, with a strong commitment to historical scholarship and pedagogy
  • Have experience or a strong interest in curriculum development and leading innovative practice in the Humanities
  • Are motivated by a strong moral purpose and unwavering ambition for every student
  • Are specialists in their subject, bringing both passion and expertise to the classroom
  • Thrive in a collaborative environment, working with colleagues to refine and share best practice
  • Are committed to innovation, always seeking new approaches to engage and challenge students
  • Have credibility and depth as a teacher, leading by example through high expectations and subject knowledge

 Prospective candidates are welcome to discuss any questions that you may have prior to submitting your application; please contact Barbara Munro, PA to the Head Teacher.

The School reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.

As a thriving comprehensive secondary academy (11-16), we have grown rapidly since opening in 2017 and now have 762 students across Y7 to Y11. The school is co-located with Clarendon School, Capella School, Richmond upon Thames College and site neighbours Harlequins on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus.

The Richmond upon Thames School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any information relevant to Disqualification by Association.

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Safeguarding Statement:

The Richmond upon Thames School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any information relevant to Disqualification by Association. 
The Richmond upon Thames School

The Richmond upon Thames School

Part of London Borough of Richmond

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