Teacher of History

Teacher of History, September 2026 Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic, capable and inspiring teacher to join our friendly and successful History
department in September 2026. The successful candidate should have a relevant degree and will be able to teach
History to KS5.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers or ECTs. If an ECT were appointed to the post, a high
level of structured support and guidance (meeting statutory requirements) would be provided to ensure
progression towards the successful completion of their training. We pride ourselves on the level of support and
care given to teachers in the early stages of their careers.

Reasonably priced school accommodation may be available.

The successful candidate will:

•  have a passionate interest in the subject
•  have excellent subject knowledge
•  be an outstanding classroom teacher
•  possess creativity, strong organisational abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills
•  have the ability to motivate and inspire pupils of great academic potential, including Oxford and
Cambridge candidates, while bringing an equal level of enthusiasm to teaching across the full
ability range.
join a talented and welcoming team

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History at Colfe’s School is a thriving subject area with a friendly and enthusiastic team. The department enjoys
excellent  teaching  facilities  in  four  classrooms,  all  with  interactive  whiteboards.  History  is  a  very  popular  and
successful subject at both GCSE and A-level, following the AQA and OCR specifications respectively, and one
which seeks to extend its most able and interested pupils beyond the structures of examination syllabuses.

At GCSE we teach Germany 1890-1945, Conflict and Tension between East and West 1945-1972, Power and the
People and Elizabeth. At A-Level we teach Britain 1930-1997, French Revolution and Napoleon, and Russia and
its rulers 1855-1964. KS3 teaching broadly shadows the national curriculum from 1066 through to the Cold War,
with case studies on the British Civil Rights movement, to a more diverse approach to teaching the World Wars.

A busy programme of co-curricular and curricular enrichment activity includes London visits to the Leathersellers’
Hall, Globe Theatre, Tower of London and the Imperial War Museum. We have previously offered overseas trips
to Berlin and France.

Teachers appointed to Colfe’s are expected to contribute to the co-curricular life of the school and will
become part of a caring, purposeful and committed community of outstandingly supportive colleagues.

Teaching staff at Colfe’s enjoy a range of benefits including:

•  Colfe’s highly competitive salary scale
•  Longer holidays than the maintained sector
•  Free lunches
•  Free membership of Colfe’s Leisure Centre
•  Free on-site parking
•  Excellent professional development opportunities
•  Cycle to Work scheme
•  Annual flu vaccination

Application procedure

The recruitment process will require all applicants to complete an application form, accompanied by a letter of
application, current CV and details of two referees, who will be contacted prior to interview, in accordance
with the School’s Safer Recruitment procedures. There will be interviews and a lesson observation for short
listed candidates.

The application may be submitted electronically to Mrs A Ross, Human Resources: recruitment@colfes.com or
by post to: Mrs A Ross, Human Resources, Colfe’s School, Horn Park Lane, London SE12 8AW

Applications should be sent as soon as possible and by Wednesday 25 February at 9.00 am at the latest.
Colfe’s reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary.

Colfe’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be
willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure &
Barring Service.