Subject Leader: EPQ (ideally, Teacher of Humanities, Social Sciences or English)

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver the EPQ qualification. The successful candidate will lead student support through the EPQ process, ensuring high teaching standards and overseeing project planning and presentations. The role requires an individual passionate about research and capable of fostering an inspiring learning environment. The school emphasizes equality, diversity, and career development opportunities, including research and NPQ qualifications.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Support for research and NPQ qualifications

Excellent wellbeing offer

Awarded the Carnegie Mental Health Award

Staff and student support networks

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice.
• Experience in engaging and inspiring students through varied teaching techniques.
• Ideally experienced in EPQ delivery or teaching skills-based independent learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of the EPQ qualification.
• Inspire and support students through the EPQ process.
• Deliver high-quality teaching within your specialist subject.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and day-to-day coordination of the EPQ qualification.
• Inspire, support, and guide students through the full EPQ process, including project planning, research, production logs, and presentations.
• Support and train colleagues involved in EPQ supervision.
• Ensure high standards of assessment, moderation, and curriculum compliance.
• Promote the EPQ across the school and contribute to Post-16 enrichment and academic development.
• Deliver high-quality teaching within your specialist subject area.

About You

• A qualified teacher with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice and confidence in teaching students in a variety of techniques and styles.
• Able to deliver lessons that engage and inspire students.
• Ideally experienced in EPQ delivery or in teaching skills-based, independent learning frameworks.
• Passionate about research, critical inquiry, and supporting students to achieve ambitious academic goals.
• Organised, proactive, and able to lead a small team effectively.

Benefits

• Has students who are exceptionally bright and enthusiastic, thriving in our relaxed, supporting atmosphere and taking responsibility for their own learning.
• Encourages and supports career development, including opportunities for research and NPQ qualifications.
• Offers coaching and supervision as part of its excellent wellbeing offer.
• Has been awarded the Carnegie Mental Health Award.
• Has staff and student networks for BAME and LGBTQ+ communities through our DARE and Kaleidoscope groups.

Closing date: Midday on Monday 12 January 2026. Contact: [e-mail] or 01279 654127. The school is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches.