Head of History

  • Organisation: St Albans School
  • Location: Hertfordshire
  • Tenure: Full-time
  • Closing Date: Monday 9 February 2026
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The Head of History will be responsible for the leadership, management and development, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning throughout the department. The postholder will promote academic excellence in History, support the professional development of departmental staff, and ensure that the subject contributes to School life.

Required for September 2026

Head of History

This exciting opportunity arises as the School prepares to welcome the first girls into the First Form (Year 7) in September 2026.

The Head of History will be responsible for the leadership, management and development of the History Department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning throughout the department. The postholder will promote academic excellence in History, support the professional development of departmental staff, and ensure that the subject contributes fully to the intellectual and wider life of the School

St Albans is a beautiful Cathedral city, with a lively cultural life, surrounded by countryside but only 20 minutes from London by train, with easy access to motorways and airports.

St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

St Albans School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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The Head of History will be responsible for the leadership, management and development, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning throughout the department. The postholder will promote academic excellence in History, support the professional development of departmental staff, and ensure that the subject contributes to School life.


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Required for September 2026

Head of History

This exciting opportunity arises as the School prepares to welcome the first girls into the First Form (Year 7) in September 2026.

The Head of History will be responsible for the leadership, management and development of the History Department, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning throughout the department. The postholder will promote academic excellence in History, support the professional development of departmental staff, and ensure that the subject contributes fully to the intellectual and wider life of the School

St Albans is a beautiful Cathedral city, with a lively cultural life, surrounded by countryside but only 20 minutes from London by train, with easy access to motorways and airports.

St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

St Albans School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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St Albans School

St Albans School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB

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