Teacher of History

Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Newman School is seeking an ambitious History teacher for a full-time permanent position. Start date January 2027. The role involves contributing to whole-school teaching strategies and working within a supportive, team-oriented History department.

You will engage in high expectations, strong community values, and safeguarding responsibilities across the school. We are an 11-19 Catholic comprehensive school with a vibrant multicultural environment and a commitment to professional

Qualifications

• An excellent History teacher with strong subject knowledge.
• Able to collaborate with colleagues to support school strategies.
• Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Skills

History teaching

Strong subject knowledge

Collaborative

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Teacher of History

Full Time permanent

MPS/UPS

Start date: January 2027

Are you an ambitious and talented History teacher who wants to teach in our vibrant, high achieving and multicultural faith school? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated professional to join our department in a supportive and team-orientated School. We are looking for individuals who will contribute to the current whole school teaching and learning strategies and develop their own teaching practice in collaboration with the whole department.

Our School

Cardinal Newman School is an 11-19 comprehensive school, serving the Roman Catholic community in Luton and Dunstable. We are an oversubscribed school and have a thriving Sixth Form with 300 students. We have been consistently described by Ofsted as a ‘good’ school and under Section 48 as an ‘outstanding Catholic school’. Cardinal Newman provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is our top priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations that prepare our students for life.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• An excellent teacher who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge
• Able to maintain a positive growth mindset despite challenges they may face
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
• Confident and has strong career aspirations
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the School

Interview: TBC

‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, prohibition order check and the Disclosure & Barring Service.’

Roman Catholic School in the Diocese of Northampton.

“Together towards our Lord through learning, love and faith”