History Teacher

Woodhouse College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established sixth form college in Greater London is seeking enthusiastic A Level History teachers to join their successful department. This full-time, permanent role offers a dynamic environment where educators can inspire students to excel academically. With a strong emphasis on academic achievement, the college prides itself on its supportive culture and commitment to professional development. Teachers will have access to excellent resources, a positive workplace atmosphere, and a range of benefits including generous pension schemes and holiday entitlements. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate educators to make a significant impact on students' futures.

Benefits

Excellent pension schemes

Generous holiday entitlement

Internal CPD programme

Well-resourced library

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking on site

Excellent sports facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status with a focus on A Level History.
• Experience in teaching and engaging students at the sixth form level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging A Level History lessons to students.
• Support students in their academic and personal development.

Skills

A Level History Teaching

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Education

PGCE or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in History

Job description

The College invites applications from well-qualified and enthusiastic A level History teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a friendly and very successful department. This is a full-time and permanent role, and ECTs are welcome to apply.

Salaries will be on the sixth form college teachers’ main scale between Point 2 and Point 9, currently £33,415 and £49,725, depending on experience, plus £3,252 London Weighting per annum.

In return, the following benefits are available:

• Very strong learning ethos
• Positive workplace culture
• Excellent pension schemes (TP and LGPS)
• Generous holiday entitlement (support staff)
• Option to apply to sabbatical schemes
• Internal CPD programme
• Well-resourced library for staff personal use
• Bike scheme
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Free flu jabs
• Workstation assessments
• Free parking on site
• Employee Assistance Programme – free counselling and support and guidance on a wide range of topics
• Wisdom Wellbeing App by Health Assured
• Excellent sports facilities for staff badminton, football and table tennis

About Us

Woodhouse College is one of the top-performing sixth form colleges in England, with large numbers of students each year progressing to Oxbridge, medical schools and leading research-intensive universities. It is academic in focus and appeals to students who are ambitious and, in the main, intend to go on to higher education. Being 16–19 only, it has the characteristics of a very large school sixth form, yet it has scale, diversity and a liberal, tolerant ethos often associated with colleges.

The College:

• Is one of the most successful, academic SFCs in England
• Has excellent staff, management and governance
• Enjoys a well-deserved reputation and is over-subscribed
• Benefits from a sound financial position
• Has well-maintained buildings on a pleasant campus in North Finchley
• Is secular, diverse and committed to equality and inclusion
• Has an outstanding pastoral support and extra-curricular offer
• Is focused on continuously improving

For more information and to apply, please visit www.woodhouse.ac.uk

Closing date: 9am on Friday 16 May 2025.

Interview date: Tuesday 20 May 2025.

The College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from black and minority ethnic groups, who are currently underrepresented. The College is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

The College is a member of The Maple Group of leading sixth form colleges in England.