Head of History and Politics

• Farlingaye High School
• Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JX
• Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (MPR – UPR) + TLR2
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026
• Reference: 7889

We are looking for an inspiring and ambitious individual to become the next Head of History and Politics at Farlingaye High School. This is a full-time, permanent post starting in January 2026. 

You will be leading a popular and successful History department with very strong uptake at GCSE, excellent outcomes, and a committed team of talented and experienced teachers. The department benefits from well-resourced teaching facilities and a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities. In addition, you will oversee our Politics provision at A Level, providing leadership and quality assurance. While there is no requirement to teach Politics, you will play a key role in shaping its future within the faculty.

Farlingaye High School is a popular and successful school, located in Woodbridge, a pleasant market town situated on the River Deben in Suffolk and just 7 miles from Ipswich. We are a creative school with excellent resources, lovely students and great results. Our most recent Ofsted report graded us Good with Outstanding areas.

We are part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Holbrook Academy, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools: Aldeburgh, Easton, Leiston, Saxmundham, Wickham Market and Kyson whom we work closely with. We are committed to providing excellent staff opportunities through developing and promoting our staff and offering an excellent CPD and support programme for new staff. We are also extremely pleased to have launched our own teacher training provider: EAST SCITT. This allows us to award QTS and also QTS + PGCE Programmes within both Primary and Secondary schools. 

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Should you wish to discuss the job role in further detail, please contact Peter Smith, Headteacher or Nick Webb, Head of Faculty at the school on 01394 385720 or via email on[email protected]or [email protected]

For full details on the role, please review the job information on our website
 

To apply please visit our website