Head of History - Independent Prep School

School: Independent Prep School

Role: Head of History

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Brighton

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

A leading independent prep school in the Brighton area is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of History to lead History throughout the school. This is a full time and permanent role from January 2026.

This is a vibrant prep school that delivers a first-class education in a warm, family environment. It has a strong reputation for providing academic excellence, first rate sport and a strong tradition in the arts all within a friendly and caring pastoral system. Pupils are bright, happy and kind with unique talents and interests where staff ensure every child is nurtured and challenged allowing them to reach their full potential.

This role will entail teaching History from Year 6 to Year 8 including Common Entrance and Scholarship and leading the department. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to develop engaging curriculum content for KS3 pupils. They will be passionate about History and able to foster a love of the subject among pupils.

If you have a passion for History and would like to lead your subject at an excellent and caring independent prep school on the South Coast, please send your CV to Miranda or contact her for more information.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.