The Upper School is looking to recruit a well-qualified and experienced Head of History and Politics to join a successful, thriving, and friendly department.
The ideal candidate would be passionate about History and Politics and the role may suit either a candidate looking for their first management role or a current Head of Department in search of a new challenge.
This is a full-time position commencing September 2025.
Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.
Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.
For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description.
Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information).
Closing date: Wednesday 15th January 2025, with interviews Tuesday 21st January 2025.
Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.
Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage/civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector, we are required to ask for references prior to interview; by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020.
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The ideal candidate would be passionate about History and Politics and the role may suit either a candidate looking for their first management role or a current Head of Department in search of a new challenge.
This is a full-time position commencing September 2025.
Clifton College is part of Clifton College Education Group, and is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18 years. The College offers day education, flexi and full boarding and is a proudly inclusive and supportive community, with over 40 nationalities represented.
Founded in 1862, the College provides an exceptional all-round education that successfully combines a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in one of the most beautiful suburbs of the vibrant city of Bristol, we are proud to offer the finest all-round education based on the highest academic and pastoral standards, and a diverse range of first-class co-curricular activities.
For further details regarding this role, please see the attached job description.
Please note that we can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form (which will also allow you to attach your CV or any other supporting information).
Closing date: Wednesday 15th January 2025, with interviews Tuesday 21st January 2025.
Early applications are encouraged, as the College reserves the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.
Clifton College is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage/civil partnerships. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Safeguarding is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the College. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Due to the nature of the role, you will need to complete an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS check) and undergo our pre-employment screening. As a regulated sector, we are required to ask for references prior to interview; by applying for this role you are consenting for us to contact your referees. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore you will be asked to disclose all previous convictions not exempt under amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020.
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