Head of History

Prospero Teaching; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Head of Geography for a Secondary school in Surrey. The role focuses mainly on Key Stage 3 and 4 with a strong emphasis on engaging lessons and subject knowledge. Head of Department experience is preferred but not essential, and the school offers a supportive Humanities department.

The position is permanent and full-time, based in Staines Upon Thames, Surrey. Successful candidates must have QTS or equivalent and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK.
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Skills

Safeguarding training

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Head of Geography

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of History for a Secondary school in Surrey. The school has a supportive Humanities department. Most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. The school is looking for a candidate with excellent subject knowledge and with a passion for delivering exciting and engaging lessons. Head of Department experience is preferred but not essential.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Location - Staines Upon Thames, Surrey
• Position - History Teacher
• Type of work - History Teacher
• Contract or position start date - 02/11/2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until the end of the academic year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - On going
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Permanent
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP175 per day
• Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team