Teacher of History

An ability to teach Politics is highly desirable

Inner London Pay Scale, Main Scale

Required for September 2026

Bishop Thomas Grant School is an outstanding 11–18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. With consistently exceptional academic results, the school fosters independent, critical thinkers and confident communicators.

A strong Catholic ethos and excellent staff, student relationships create a caring and cohesive community rooted in Gospel values. The school is committed to continuous improvement, investing in staff development through high-quality CPD and supporting staff wellbeing through dedicated pastoral structures.

Why apply for this position?

• The History and Politics Department achieves outstanding results at Key Stages 4 and 5, significantly above national averages
• The department is a strong and thriving team of six teachers. We deliver History at Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level, with excellent student uptake at both GCSE and A Level
• The department also delivers the Edexcel A Level Politics course, which is a popular and successful option
• We pride ourselves on the breadth of our curriculum, particularly our commitment to diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and wider perspectives. We believe that studying the past enables our students to better understand the contemporary world
• The department is very well resourced, with excellent electronic resources, textbooks and magazines. Staff enjoy creating and sharing high-quality resources within a supportive and collegiate environment
• We are committed to developing the talents and potential of all staff and place great emphasis on wellbeing
• Students behave extremely well in and out of the classroom. They feel safe and show high levels of respect for one another, their teachers and the school environment
• The school provides outstanding pastoral support, ensuring students remain engaged, motivated and positive about their learning
• Bishop Thomas Grant School offers an outstanding ethos and environment for learning

Bishop Thomas Grant School operates rigorous safeguarding procedures. Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are very welcome. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and an online background check in line with KCSIE guidance. Applicants do not need to be Catholic but must be willing to support and work within the Catholic ethos of the school.

If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact the PA to the Headteacher, Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia, at [email protected]  .

The closing date for applications is 8.00am on 23 February 2026. Please send completed applications to Mrs Jacqueline Sylvia at the email address above. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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