Head of History and Geography
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,310 to £48,323 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Exeter College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you passionate about education and supporting learners to progress in their A level and IB qualifications? Do you have the drive to lead a high performing team of teachers, supporting and guiding them towards excellence? If you’re committed to quality and eager to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.
This is a Curriculum Area Manager role with responsibility for leading two large teams within the Human, Social and Political Sciences Faculty. The post oversees A level History (Early and Later Modern) and Geography, both of which are also delivered as part of the International Baccalaureate. History has a large and successful cohort of over 400 learners, the majority studying at A level. Geography is similarly popular, with over 300 A level students taught by an experienced, collaborative and ambitious team.
We’re looking for an experienced teacher who is….
positive, supportive and passionate, with a can-do attitude
approachable, enabling growth in individuals to be confident in making the right decisions
experienced within the delivery of History A level
experienced in leading a team
able to lead by example both in actions and personal development
What you’ll be doing…
leading a team of teachers to deliver high quality education to our learners
measuring the performance and effectiveness of the curriculum
monitoring, tracking and ensuring the continued success and achievement rates of our learners
delivering sessions within your subject of expertise
supporting, training and mentoring teachers to achieve and maintain our high-quality provision and approach
Why join us?
you’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive team of specialists
you’ll help shape our continuing journey towards being exceptional
great professional development opportunities
Sunday Times 100 Best Company
great benefits, including discounted shopping, bikes, electric cars and well-being activities
the best reward of all… seeing your students flourish and gain in confidence
Interested? Please look at the full job description for more details!
Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch this short video to learn more.
And see what our staff have to say here.
Benefits
We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.
Applying for the role
If you’re reading this on our website, click on the apply button, below.
If you’re reading this advert on another site, visit our vacancies page.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1st February at midnight.
Interviews will be held in Exeter during the week commencing 9th February.
No CVs or agencies please.
Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.
We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
*the paid holidays quoted include at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays
This is a Curriculum Area Manager role with responsibility for leading two large teams within the Human, Social and Political Sciences Faculty. The post oversees A level History (Early and Later Modern) and Geography, both of which are also delivered as part of the International Baccalaureate. History has a large and successful cohort of over 400 learners, the majority studying at A level. Geography is similarly popular, with over 300 A level students taught by an experienced, collaborative and ambitious team.
We’re looking for an experienced teacher who is….
positive, supportive and passionate, with a can-do attitude
approachable, enabling growth in individuals to be confident in making the right decisions
experienced within the delivery of History A level
experienced in leading a team
able to lead by example both in actions and personal development
What you’ll be doing…
leading a team of teachers to deliver high quality education to our learners
measuring the performance and effectiveness of the curriculum
monitoring, tracking and ensuring the continued success and achievement rates of our learners
delivering sessions within your subject of expertise
supporting, training and mentoring teachers to achieve and maintain our high-quality provision and approach
Why join us?
you’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive team of specialists
you’ll help shape our continuing journey towards being exceptional
great professional development opportunities
Sunday Times 100 Best Company
great benefits, including discounted shopping, bikes, electric cars and well-being activities
the best reward of all… seeing your students flourish and gain in confidence
Interested? Please look at the full job description for more details!
Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch this short video to learn more.
And see what our staff have to say here.
Benefits
We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.
Applying for the role
If you’re reading this on our website, click on the apply button, below.
If you’re reading this advert on another site, visit our vacancies page.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1st February at midnight.
Interviews will be held in Exeter during the week commencing 9th February.
No CVs or agencies please.
Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.
We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
*the paid holidays quoted include at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays