Head of History

Overview

Magdalen College School, founded in 1480, is one of the country's leading independent day schools.

Role

We are seeking to appoint a Head of History to join our thriving History department. Further details of the position can be found in the attached job pack.

Details

Establishment: Magdalen College School Location: Oxford Salary: Competitive Department: History Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 07/11/:00 Interview Date: 21/11/2025 Start Date: 01/09/2026

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 0.00 Weeks per Year: 0.000 Pay Grade: Competitive

Requirements and Qualifications

• Qualification Title: Degree in related subject specialism - Essential
• Show clear commitment to safeguarding children - Essential
• Show clear enthusiasm for subject - Essential
• Be willing to contribute to other areas of school life, such as games, music, drama, CCF or other activities - Essential
• Act as the pastoral tutor to a Senior School houseroom (tutor group) - Essential
• Support the progress of all pupils studying Subject by taking a role in departmental support, enrichment and partnerships sessions - Essential
• Set clear expectations for pupil behaviour within an encouraging classroom environment - Essential

Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school's pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s). This role will be in regulated activity and will require a children's barred list check as well as an enhanced DBS check. The enhanced DBS check is due to this role being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Interviews will take place on Friday 21st November. Applicants who only send a CV will be automatically rejected.

Health and Wellbeing: Use of the gym, swimming pool, squash and golf, free fitness and wellbeing classes including mindfulness, pilates and yoga, and staff football, cricket, and tennis.

Lunch: Free School Lunch is provided whilst at work.

School Fee Remission: Fee remission of 50% pro rata for staff with children at MCS subject to staff working an FTE of 50% or more. Fee remission of 20% is also available for staff with daughters at Headington Rye Oxford. This is also subject to staff working a minimum FTE of 50%, with remission calculated on a pro rata basis.

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