Kimbolton School - Head of Politics

Summary

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.

Detail

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.

Further details on this position and a full job description can be found in the attached application pack.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the application pack, and candidates are requested to make themselves aware of these requirements if considering an application.

Please note: we reserve the right to appoint to the post, prior to the closing date

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 enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. All applicants are requested to read the Safeguarding Policy document. Please note that Kimbolton School does not have a sponsored Licence to recruit non-UK workers and therefore all candidates are expected to be able to work in the UK.

Documents

• Application Pack - Head of Politics 2026 PDF Document
• Benefits Poster PDF Document
• Safer Recruitment PDF Document