Head Of History And Politics September 2026

Teacheroo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the City of Edinburgh is seeking a leader for its History and Politics Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and excellent communication skills. They will be responsible for line-managing the department, enhancing learning quality, and actively participating in school life. Employment begins in September 2026, and salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Registration with GTCS is required.

Qualifications

• Able to coordinate larger events and work flexibly to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of the commitment required to lead a department.
• Enthusiastic to engage in all aspects of school life.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and effective line-management in the History and Politics department.
• Work closely with other Heads of Department.
• Ensure the school meets its principal aim of providing an excellent academic education.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding organisation

Ambitious and keen to develop

Education

Excellent academic pedigree

Job description

his is an opportunity to lead a thriving History and Politics Department at Fettes College. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in ensuring the school meets its principal aim of providing an excellent academic education for all of its students.

The successful candidate will be relied on to provide strong leadership and effective line-management of a large History and Politics department, continually striving to enhance the quality of learning and achievement. They will be line-managed by the Deputy Head (Academic), supported by a Second in Charge of the Department, and work closely with other Heads of Department.

Main Responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role

Ideal Candidate

Successful applicants for a teaching post at Fettes would be expected to have the following characteristics:

• Excellent academic pedigree
• Ambitious, diligent, keen to develop their existing talents
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Outstanding organisation with an ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines and to coordinate larger events
• Understanding and experience of the commitment required to lead a department
• Enthusiastic to become involved in all aspects of school life

Package Description

• The appointment will date from September 2026
• Salary will be by negotiation and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate
• Employment will be subject to one term’s notice on either side
• All applicants must be either registered with GTCS or eligible for GTCS registration. If you are unsure of your eligibility you should check the GTCS website: #removed# before applying
• Other details and conditions of service will be discussed at interview