Head of History (Chailey School)
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15 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hours of work: Full-time Teachers Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026 9am
For more information and to apply for the above post please contact:
Serena Rodd PA to the Head Teacher Chailey School Mill Lane South Chailey BN8 4PU
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Website: note we do not accept CVs.
Head Teacher: Mr Paul Holt
Chailey School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Teacher in Charge of History to lead and develop our vibrant humanities provision. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to shape the vision and direction of History across the school fostering curiosity critical thinking and a deep understanding of the past in all students.
Chailey is a very kind school with high standards and a warm and welcoming ethos. Ofsted recently commented that staff have consistently high expectations of pupils. School routines are very well embedded. Behaviour in lessons and around school is impeccable and consistently calm.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and the ability to motivate and engage learners of all abilities. You will lead on curriculum development support colleagues within the department and drive high standards of teaching and learning. A commitment to inclusive education and a belief in every students potential are essential.
At Chailey School we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are valued and professional development is actively encouraged. This role would suit an ambitious teacher looking to take the next step in their career or an experienced middle leader seeking a new challenge.
Join us and play a key role in shaping the historians of the future.
Key Dates:
Tues 14th April 9am - Informal tour with the Head Teacher
Friday 24th April - Interviews
To book onto an informal tour please email Serena Rodd using the contact details provided.
East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake or currently hold a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance for this authority.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
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Director
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Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For fur ... View more
