History Teacher

William Perkin CofE High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Positive working relationships

Leadership team support

Trust services

Job summary

William Perkin CE High School in London is seeking a committed History Teacher to deliver the GCSE-focused curriculum within an ambitious RE department and supportive leadership team.

You will join a thriving school known for Outstanding Ofsted status and strong sixth form, with a focus on high achievement, professional development, and collaborative curriculum design to drive student progress. The role offers opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and uphold the school's ethos.

Qualifications

• A good degree and QTS.
• Ability to teach RE to at least KS4.
• Proven record of outstanding results.
• Experience of curriculum development & subject leadership.
• Experience of quality assurance and of leading and managing a team.
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor.
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role.
• Some experience of managing or implementing curriculum systems and initiatives.
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

Skills

Curriculum development

Subject leadership

Quality assurance

Classroom teaching

Tutor/mentoring

Education

Good degree

QTS

Job description

We are looking to appoint a committed professional to the role of History Teacher at William Perkin CE High School. William Perkin Church of England High School was opened in 2013 and is part of the Twyford Church of England Academies Trust. Its GCSE results in its first two years of exams placed it in the top 10 schools in the country in terms of progress and it has grown a large and flourishing sixth form. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants. The post-holder will be joining an innovative, ambitious and energetic RE department that seeks to deliver an outstanding, three-tiered curriculum to students of all National Curriculum levels. Students here are driven to succeed, and their progress is monitored through half termly assessments. We work collaboratively to create a curriculum that inspires, challenges and nurtures students, using ambitious outcomes, which leads to thorough subject knowledge and sustained progress. All students study RE to GCSE level and uptake at A-Level is healthy. The new post-holders will prepare our students for GCSE and beyond. You will join an innovative, ambitious and enthusiastic staff group that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum, and will be well supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team. We offer:

We offer

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A supportive Leadership Team
• A full-range of Trust services providing support and development

The successful candidate will have

• A good degree and QTS
• Ability to teach RE to at least KS4
• Proven record of outstanding results
• Experience of curriculum development & subject leadership
• Experience of quality assurance and of leading and managing a team
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role
• Some experience of managing or implementing curriculum systems and initiatives
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

School overview

William Perkin CE High School William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has seven year groups (7 - 13) totalling almost 1,400 students. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016), and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.

Trust overview

Twyford CE Academies Trust The Twyford Church of England Academies Trust (TCEAT) is a compact CoE MAT which comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing. The Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. Over a 10 year period it launched three new schools Ealing Fields, William Perkin and Ada Lovelace all of which have achieved progress outcomes ranking them in the top 1% of schools nationally, making TCEAT the highest attaining Trust in the UK. TCEAT aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting and embraces the Twyford School motto 'Life in all its fullness', encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the TCEAT operates on collaborative principles with some central services to achieve consistency of provision. The Trust has a highly evolved common curriculum from Yr 7 - Yr 13 which has been devised by staff within the four schools and we have a thriving 6th form co-ordinated across 3 of the school sites. The Trust is also the hub of Teach West London and prides itself on high quality, peer‑led CPD within a dynamic culture of self‑improvement.

Application Details

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 6 October 2026. Interview date: W/C 12t October 2026.

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Child Protection / DBS

The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.