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Head of History & Politics

Cedars Upper School · Leighton Buzzard, East of England

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Head of History & Politics Location: Cedars Upper School Contract Type: Permanent Hours of work: Full Time Salary: MPS/UPS £31,650 - £51,048 + TLR 2b £5,868 per annum Closing date: 9am on Thursday 7th May2026 Start date: 1st September 2026 We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of History & Politics to join our highly experienced and successful school. We are looking for teachers who are positive, committed and ambitious who want to inspire and extend our students. You should be able to encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve the highest possible standards as well as share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all pupils. Come and be part of our extraordinary team at Cedars Upper school, where positivity, growth and achievement flourish. If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you. Full training, support and induction will be provided. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are unable to accept CVs We thank you for your interest in this role. For further information, please contact Leanne Ringsell HR Officer via hr@cedarsupper.co.uk. We offer a range of employee benefits: A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities Refer a friend scheme Generous pension schemes Employee assistance programme Employee of the month scheme Diverse workplace Please note, the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, with the final closing date being 9a m on Thursdasy 7th May. Interviews to commence from Friday 8th May 2026. Visit our website: http://www.cedarsupper.org.uk/ Follow us on Twitter: @Cedars_Upper

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Location Leighton Buzzard, East of England
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