Head of History - Reading School

Starting from September 2026 or January 2027 depending on availabilityReading School seeks to appoint a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of History who is ready to share their passion for their subject. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who can nurture wisdom, curiosity and perspective in our students. We are looking for someonewho is eager to shape the next generation of thoughtful and enquiring scholars as Head of History within our vibrant academic community.Our School is absolutely committed to the humanities. We believe education is the business of hope, and that our job is to make society better. This isn't possible without the viewpoint that History provides.We are sure that the world needs curious and creative young people who will go on to live with imagination and empathy. No subject provides the lens on our modern world like History does, and the subject therefore matters to us most profoundly.We need our students to understand the tensions of the modern world, to maintain a critical understanding of the trends that shape them, and to grasp the power and potential of our society. We therefore need an exceptional student of History to lead our department, and model meaningful engagement with, and learning from the past.We are therefore looking for an outstanding individual who:•Will relish the opportunity to develop and lead our history curriculum.•Is an excellent communicator.•Can encourage and grow students in their passion for reading and researching.•Loves reading history for themselves, and is committed to their own growth as a historian.•Can deliver engaging and challenging lessons.•Is undaunted teaching A Level Students and is able to enthuse 11-year-olds.•Will create opportunities for Educational Visits.•Is committed to inclusive, student-centred education.•Believes in the power of education to change lives and shape society.•Shares our commitment nurturing Social Impact.•Will promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.What we can offer you:•A community that shares a vision for education.•Motivated students who are eager to learn.•A culture where behaviour is exceptional.•A team of colleagues who work brilliantly together and have high expectations of students.•Excellent professional development opportunities.•Generous holidays and a compassionate approach to family circumstances.•Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.•Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of confidential counselling services.•Access to the school gym