Clifton High School
Head of History from September 2026
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026.
Interview Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026.
Clifton High School is seeking an inspiring and visionary Head of History to lead our dynamic department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering an inclusive and forward-thinking History curriculum.
Further details and an application form can be found on our website.
About the Role
Lead and manage the History Department, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning.
Drive curriculum development, assessment strategies and pupil achievement.
Take a School-wide responsibility for decolonising the curriculum, ensuring inclusivity and broad perspectives in historical education.
Support and develop staff through effective leadership and professional development.
Manage departmental resources and budgets efficiently.
Build strong relationships with parents and the wider community.
About Us Clifton High School is an academically selective, co‑educational, independent day school for approximately 800 pupils aged 3‑18 years. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, our educational offering is underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos. We value individuality and positively celebrate diversity and inclusion in every area of the school.
Clifton High School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide an inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding Statement Clifton High School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. All roles in the School are assumed to be engaged, or have the potential to be engaged, in regulated activity with children. The School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings (including those which would normally be considered “spent” under the Act) must be declared, unless filtered out in accordance with DBS filtering rules, if invited to an interview. If you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for roles at Clifton High School.
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Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026.
Interview Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026.
Clifton High School is seeking an inspiring and visionary Head of History to lead our dynamic department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering an inclusive and forward-thinking History curriculum.
Further details and an application form can be found on our website.
About the Role
Lead and manage the History Department, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning.
Drive curriculum development, assessment strategies and pupil achievement.
Take a School-wide responsibility for decolonising the curriculum, ensuring inclusivity and broad perspectives in historical education.
Support and develop staff through effective leadership and professional development.
Manage departmental resources and budgets efficiently.
Build strong relationships with parents and the wider community.
About Us Clifton High School is an academically selective, co‑educational, independent day school for approximately 800 pupils aged 3‑18 years. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, our educational offering is underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos. We value individuality and positively celebrate diversity and inclusion in every area of the school.
Clifton High School welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We provide an inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding Statement Clifton High School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. All roles in the School are assumed to be engaged, or have the potential to be engaged, in regulated activity with children. The School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings (including those which would normally be considered “spent” under the Act) must be declared, unless filtered out in accordance with DBS filtering rules, if invited to an interview. If you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for roles at Clifton High School.
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