Head of History Department

We are seeking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic, and inspiring Head of History to lead this important area of our curriculum from September.

The department is a significant part of our academic offer, encompassing GCSE History, A Level History, and A Level Politics. Both History and Politics are popular choices within our Sixth Form. The successful candidate will be a passionate subject specialist, capable of teaching History to our able, creative, and highly motivated students.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to join our outstanding school and lead a flourishing department.

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• a passion for teaching History and Politics
• commitment to promoting high quality teaching and learning within this department
• ability to promote History and Politics across the curriculum
• experience of teaching History to A level standard.

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is a very successful selective girls’ school of 1270 students with a mixed sixth form of approximately 350. The post offers the opportunity to work with intellectually able young people in a supportive and friendly environment. Staff benefits include strong support for professional development.

“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls is an outstanding school” (Ofsted March 2023)

Applicants should complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Miss Deborah Stanley via mstarns@mggs.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to also complete our Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Monitoring Form. If you require any additional information please contact Ms Starns, PA to the Headteacher via email: mstarns@mggs.org.

Please note that pre-interview visits are not available, however, full information including a virtual tour can be found on our website https://www.mggs.org/

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Suitable candidates
may be interviewed before the closing date and Maidstone Grammar School for Girls reserves
the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.