Head of History
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Job ID 1004726
Job Description
Head of History
Company: Banda School
Location: Kenya
Role Overview: Banda School is seeking a Head of History to inspire students with an exciting range of historical subjects. The school has a unique curriculum that integrates European, International, and African history. The ideal candidate will continue to develop the curriculum, embracing various teaching methods to inspire a love of learning.
Progress and Assessment: The Head of History will work closely with the Deputy Head Academic to monitor academic progress through standardized and non-standardized assessments. Maintaining high standards, the Common Entrance examinations represent the final assessments at Banda School.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the teaching of History throughout the school.
- Chair regular departmental meetings and supervise History Department teachers.
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons with variety, pace, and challenge.
- Promote the subject through assemblies and displays.
- Use school behavior systems and promote core values and safeguarding.
- Foster effective relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
- Plan, implement, and monitor the History Curriculum from Years 1 – 8.
- Track pupil progress and report to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Prepare and support pupils in scholarship applications to secondary schools.
- Enter pupils in the annual Townsend Warner History Prize.
- Control the department budget.
- Collaborate with other departments and the Lower School.
- Organize trips and lead them.
- Undertake administrative duties related to the History Department.
- Stay updated with educational developments and commit to personal and professional development.
- May take on the role of a form tutor.
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in History or an equivalent/applicable subject.
- Teaching qualification.
- Passion for teaching History.
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
- Strong digital literacy and ICT competency.
- Experience of planning, implementing, and reflecting on whole Schemes of Work.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC).
- Adaptable, proactive, and willingness to give and receive constructive criticism.
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience of teaching the Common Entrance Specification.
- Teaching experience abroad.
- Previous Middle Leadership Experience and/or experience of being a Line Manager.
- Experience leading professional development.
- Experience of using iPads (or other tablets) and Virtual Learning platforms.
How to Apply: For more information and application details, interested candidates can visit the Banda School website.