Brighton College Prep Handcross - Head of History

Summary

Brighton College Prep Handcross is seeking to appoint a Head of History, who ideally is able to teach some English..

Detail

With a start date of September 2025, we are looking for someone who can provide strong, strategic leadership which results in the provision of first-class teaching and learning opportunities.

For more information on the role please read our candidate brochure (please see the School's website: www.handcrossparkschool.co.uk ).

Application process

A brief letter of application (no more than 2 typed pages) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Headmaster, Jonnie Besley, as soon as possible.

The deadline for applications is 28th February 2025 but we encourage early applications and may well interview on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will have an initial interview, possibly online, and those who are selected for the final stage will be invited to school for a panel interview and to complete a number of other tasks. Any enquiries and completed applications should be emailed to hr@handxpark.com.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Brighton College Prep Handcross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038

Documents

• Candidate BCPH brief Head of History
• Application form - Teaching staff-2025

Further Information

www.handcrossparkschool.co.uk