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Head of History – Independent School – Leicester

Marchant Recruitment | Leicester, United Kingdom | Posted June 21, 2026

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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an inspiring and ambitious Head of History to lead a successful Humanities department at a highly regarded independent school in Leicester. This is a rare leadership role for an outstanding History specialist who combines excellent classroom practice with the vision and drive to shape curriculum, support colleagues and build a strong culture of historical enquiry, scholarship and academic ambition across the school.

The school offers a calm, purposeful learning environment with excellent behaviour, strong pastoral care and a culture that values academic excellence and enrichment. With smaller class sizes, strong resources and highly motivated pupils, this is an outst...

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