Teacher of History & Geography and Form Tutor

JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER OF HISTORY and GEOGRAPHY
(.75 FTE – full-time may be considered)

WELCOME

Thank you for the interest you have shown in
joining Luckley House School as a Teacher of
History and Geography. Luckley is a warm
and welcoming boarding and day school. We
are a community, small enough at 370 pupils
for everyone to be seen, valued and counted
but large enough to provide a wide variety of
academic, sport and creative opportunities. Our
uniqueness lies in the combination of our size,
Christian ethos and flexibility to meet the needs
of individual pupils and their families. We provide
a distinctly academic education that is tailored
to the individual needs of each pupil. This is
offered in the context of a broad curriculum
which celebrates the arts and sports as much as
academic achievement.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and
committed Teacher of History and Geography,
to join our thriving school in September 2026.
It is essential that the successful candidate is
able to teach both History and Geography

at GCSE level, with the ability to do so in either/
both subject(s) at A Level desirable. History and
Geography are popular and successful subjects
throughout the Key Stages. You will be thoroughly
supported by the Heads of History and Geography
in your teaching. Both departments follow the AQA
specifications in their respective subjects for GCSE
and A Level (History also offers A Level Politics
through Edexcel).

If you are an inspirational, multi-disciplinary
teacher and outstanding classroom practitioner
with experience of teaching GCSE History and
Geography who enjoys working collaboratively in
the academic best interest of young people, then
we would like to hear from you.

I am delighted that you are considering applying
for this role.

I look forward to receiving your application.
Mrs Claire Gilding-Brant, Head

ABOUT LUCKLEY
HOUSE

Luckley House is a co-educational,
independent day and boarding school for
pupils aged from 11 to 18 years. Situated
on the southern outskirts of Wokingham,
Berkshire, Luckley House is set in 20 acres
of landscaped lawns and majestic woodland.
The School has a Christian ethos with a
mission and values which flow from this.

Luckley House offers a highly personalized
academic experience, tailoring its education
to the individual needs of each pupil.

The academic results at both GCSE and A
Level consistently exceed national averages,
and the majority of students secure places at
their first-choice universities.

The mission of the School is to provide an
outstanding education for boys and girls
characterised by academic excellence, a rich and
diverse range of opportunities, aspiration and
enthusiasm for life and generosity of spirit. The
School has strong traditions in music, drama,
art, debating, community outreach and sport,
and there are many cocurricular activities open
to pupils to help them develop their talents to
reach the highest possible standards.

Luckley House was formed in 1959 through the
merger of two girls’ schools: Luckley School,
founded in 1918 on the current site, and
Oakfield House, established in the Lake District
in 1895.  The School adopted the name Luckley
House School in 2013, and in 2015 began
admitting boys for the first time. Over the past
decade, student numbers have grown by over
75%, with boys now comprising half of the
student body. Currently, the School has around
370 students and has been given  for approval
to expand to 420.

The School is committed to inclusivity,
welcoming pupils from all faiths and
backgrounds, which enriches the community
and prepares students for the diversity of the
modern world. Most students live within a
15-mile radius of the School, with many joining
in Years 7, 9, and the Sixth Form from both
independent and maintained schools. There
are 40 boarding places available, with between
35 and 40 students boarding on weeknights,
approximately half of whom are from abroad or
are weekly boarders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

General Teaching Duties

Teaching and Learning
1.  Manage pupil learning through effective

teaching in accordance with the
Department’s schemes of work and policies.

2.  Ensure continuity, progression and

cohesiveness in all teaching.

3.  Use a variety of methods and approaches

(including differentiation) to match curricular
objectives and the range of pupil needs and
ensure equal opportunity for all pupils.
4.  Set homework regularly, (in accordance with
the School homework policy), to consolidate
and extend learning and encourage pupils to
take responsibility for their own learning.

5.  Work with SEN staff and support staff
(including prior discussion and joint
planning) to benefit from their specialist
knowledge and to maximise their
effectiveness within lessons.

6.  Work effectively as a member of the

Department team to improve the quality of
teaching and learning.

7.  Set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen
their knowledge and understanding and to
maximise their achievement.

8.  Use positive management of behaviour in an
environment of mutual respect which allows
pupils to feel safe and secure and promotes
their self-esteem.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording,
Reporting, and Accountability
1.  Be immediately responsible for the processes
of identification, assessment, recording and
reporting for the pupils in their charge.
2.  Contribute towards the implementation of

IEPs as detailed in the current Code of Practice
particularly the planning and recording of
appropriate actions and outcomes related to set
targets.

3.  Assess pupils’ work systematically and use the
results to inform future planning, teaching and

THE ROLE

JOB TITLE:  Teacher of History & Geography and
Form Tutor

JOB PURPOSE:  To assist the Head of
Department with the teaching and development of
your subject(s).
To promote the happiness and well-being of
students in your Form.

ACCOUNTABILITY: To your Head of
Department for work in the Department.
To the Deputy Head Pastoral and Head of Section
for your work as a Form Tutor and any extra-
curricular activity which you participate in and/or
organise.

TO START:  September 2026

SALARY: A competitive salary will be offered
commensurate with the experience and
qualifications of the successful candidate.

CLOSING DATE:  Friday 10 April 2026 (noon)

INTERVIEWS:  Monday 20 April 2026

(Early applications are advised as we reserve the
right to interview and appoint before the closing
date.)

curricular development.

7.  Maintain a working knowledge and understanding

4.  Be familiar with statutory assessment and

reporting procedures at Luckley House School
and provide informative, helpful and accurate
reporting to parents.

5.  Keep an accurate register of pupils for each lesson.
Unexplained absences or patterns of absence
should be reported immediately in accordance
with the School policy.

Subject Knowledge and Understanding
1.  Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge

and understanding of the National Curriculum
programmes of study, level descriptors and
specifications for examination courses. Keep up to
date with research and developments in pedagogy
and the subject area.

2.  To assist with the development and organisation

of your subject.

3.  To participate in the departmental programme
of activities, e.g. field trips, trips abroad, outside
lectures and visits, lunch-time clubs, national
competitions, as appropriate, to support the
teaching and learning within the department.

Professional Standards and Development
1.  Be a role model to pupils through personal
presentation and professional conduct.
2.  Arrive in class, on or before the start of the
lesson, and begin and end lessons on time.

3.  Cover for absent colleagues as is reasonable, fair

and equitable.

4.  Be familiar with the School and Department

handbooks and support all the School’s policies,
e.g. those on Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Staff
Behaviour and Acceptable use of ICT.

5.  Establish effective working relationships with
professional colleagues and associate staff.

6.  Be involved in extra-curricular activities

particularly the School’s Enrichment Programme.

of teachers’ professional duties as set out in the
current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
document, and teachers’ legal liabilities and
responsibilities relating to all current legislation,
including the role of the education service in
protecting children.

8.  Liaise effectively with parent/carers and with other
agencies with responsibility for pupils’ education
and welfare.

9.  Be aware of the role of the Board of Governors of
the School and support it in performing its duties.

10.  Be familiar with and implement the relevant
requirements of the current SEN Code of
Practice, DDA and Access to Work.

11.  Consider the needs of all pupils within lessons

(and implement specialist advice) especially those
who:
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have SEN;
are gifted and talented.
are not yet fluent in English.
12.   To undertake other such specific duties

appropriate to the general purpose of a teaching
post which may from time to time be reasonably
assigned by the Head or other members of the
Leadership Team.

Health and Safety
1.  Be prepared to undergo Basic First Aid training

and update courses.

2.  Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health,
Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be
affected by your actions or inactions.

3.  Co-operate with the employer on all issues to do

with Health, Safety & Welfare.

4.  Undertake supervisory duties as part of the

general teaching staff rota.

Continuing Professional Development
1.

In conjunction with the line manager, take
responsibility for personal professional
development, keeping up to date with research
and developments in teaching pedagogy and
changes in the School Curriculum, which may lead
to improvements in teaching and learning.

2.  Undertake any necessary professional

development as identified in the School
Development Plan and the Staff Appraisal process,
taking full advantage of relevant training and
development available.

3.  Maintain a professional portfolio of evidence to
support the Performance Management process -
evaluating and improving own practice.

4.  Contribute to the professional development of

colleagues, especially NQTs and ECTs.

Tutor Responsibilities
1.  Take an interest in each tutee, encouraging and

challenging as necessary.

2.  Complete attendance registers as per the

statutory and regulatory requirements (refer to
Admissions and Attendance Policy); monitor and
follow up absence;

3.  Monitor pupil homework and planners;
4.  Monitor behaviour, progress and achievement and

support pupils as required;

5.  Communicate effectively with parents including

termly tutor reports;

6.  Communicate effectively with senior and other

staff; ensure that information with regard to tutees
is passed on to the relevant staff;

7.  Support the Social and Emotional Aspects of
Learning (self-awareness; managing feelings;
empathy; motivation and social skills) and spiritual,
social, moral and cultural education.

8.  This is done through the 4U (PSHE Programme)
as guided by the Head of PSHE and Heads of
Section.

9.  Organise form assemblies
10.  Ensure all communications are recorded and

BCC’d into Pupil records and to monitor rewards
and sanctions of the tutor groups.

11.  Attend all school assemblies and to sit with the

Form.

Each Tutor will prepare and write an academic
reference for each student to support an application
to UCAS, Apprenticeships schemes and/or
employment. Tutors will also support students with
Personal Statements. Each Tutor should be pro-
active in contacting parents and subject teachers to
further support students and keep parents informed
of progress, pastoral and academic support. This is to
help forge a partnership between parents and tutors.

The Head and Assistant Head of Sixth Form will also
help identify students who would benefit from weekly
mentoring sessions and will liaise with tutors to
provide this provision. The Head and Assistant Head of
Sixth Form can be accessed by the tutors and tutees
if needed, to offer support to particularly challenging
situations. Tutors will be expected to attend a tutor
group meeting once per half term during the Monday
assembly slot or at the discretion of the Head of Sixth
Form. Tutors are expected where possible to attend all
Sixth Form, initiatives, and residential trips.

Sixth Form Academic Tutor
The Sixth Form tutors are placed with their own
designated Tutor groups for the registrations of both
Year 12 and 13, for the morning registration session.
These will take place in either the study room or one
of the classrooms. The Sixth Form attend assembly on
Monday every week. Every 3rd Wednesday Sixth Form
will have their own assembly and sometimes more,
at the discretion of the Head of Sixth Form. Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday mornings are to be utilised for
tutorials or enrichment however, tutors may use non
contact time as well to meet with their students.

Each tutor must maintain their students’ profiles
for their group. This will include recording rewards,
sanctions, and comments on behaviour in the school
tracking platform (SIMS). A tutor will be allocated a
selection of Year 12 students whom they follow for
two years through to the end of Year 13. On rare
occasions a tutor may pick up a Tutor group in Year
13. Throughout this time, they are encouraged to
organise themselves and their tutees to have academic
tutorial meetings and discussion as a minimum of once
a fortnight. During these meetings they are to discuss
academic progress, monitor celebratory work as well
as any cause for concerns from subject staff, as well as
offer pastoral care and guidance for the next stage of
their lives after Luckley. Sometimes this quota will not
be met due to the needs of others in the group.

•  Able to embrace change and new initiatives in

teaching.

•  Able to work well collaboratively as part of a
team; to share best practice and contribute to
subject decision-making.

•  Keen to engage in high quality CPD.
•  Has high expectations of students and their

behaviour.

Background/ Experience
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Experience of teaching GCSE History and
Geography is essential.
Experience of teaching A Level History and/or
Geography is desirable.

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Other
•  A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children and young people.

•  A strong commitment to the principles of equality,

diversity, and inclusion.
Empathy with the Christian ethos of the School.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will bring the following
qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and
personal attributes to the role.

Qualifications

•  A good honours degree in a subject relevant to

the teaching aspects of the role.
•  PGCE or equivalent that gives QTS.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
•  An excellent knowledge and understanding of

subject area.

•  An awareness of curriculum issues relating to

subject area.

•  Well-organised and able to plan creatively and

effectively.

•  Able to use ICT to enhance learning and teaching.
•

Skilled at fostering both independent and
collaborative student-led learning.

•  Able to engage, enthuse and motivate pupils of
all abilities and enable every child to fulfil their
potential.

•  Able to communicate effectively with pupils,
parents and staff in an appropriate way.

•  Ability to teach GCSE History and Geography is

essential.

•  Ability to teach A Level History and/or Geography

is desirable.

Personal Qualities / Disposition

•  An inspirational teacher and an outstanding
classroom practitioner who is committed to
raising the achievements of our students.

•  Passionate about teaching your subject and able to

instil a love of this subject in our pupils.

•  Committed to delivering high quality teaching and

learning.

Luckle

HOUSE SCHOOL

HOW TO APPLY

For further details please contact please contact HR on
0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email
Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org

Applications should be submitted via TES www.tes.com/
jobs/employer/-1002273
Closing date:  Friday 10 April 2026 (noon)

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before
the closing date.