History Teacher

Alperton Community School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4JE

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (FTE) Salary range: Inner London Pay Scales MPS (£40,317 - £52,300) / UPS (£57,632 - £62,496)

History Teacher job summary

Alperton Community School is a large, mixed 11-18 academy, with over 350 students in our thriving Sixth Form. Due to our growing popularity and continued success, we have recently expanded our intake to 12 forms in each year group.

We are a truly inclusive school, reflecting the wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community we serve. Our students are exceptionally well behaved, hardworking, and ambitious to succeed. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2026), the school was graded Strong standard and Expected standard, with inspectors noting:

• “Pupils enjoy attending this diverse and inclusive school. They feel a strong sense of belonging, which is evident in the positive relationships they have with staff and with each other.”
• “Pupils are kept safe and they know whom to talk to if they have any concerns.”

Student progress at both GCSE and A Level has consistently been well above national averages. Outcomes for disadvantaged students closely match those of their peers. In 2024, our Progress 8 score was 0.79 (well above average), and our A Level progress placed us in the top 1% of schools nationally. A high proportion of our students go on to study at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.

Attendance across the school is excellent, and the percentage of students continuing into education, employment or training is significantly above the national average.

Our achievements have been recognised with several recent accolades, including the 2022 Pearson Making a Difference Award. We were also shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a friendly, highly supportive, and committed team within a culture of success and professional growth. The school offers outstanding support for Early Career Teachers during their induction year.

We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and forward-thinking school. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, fostering a culture of high expectations, and supporting students to achieve their very best. Whether you are applying as a classroom teacher or in a leadership capacity, you will be expected to work collaboratively, inspire excellence, and contribute to the wider life of the school. There may also be opportunities to take part in curriculum development, staff training, enrichment activities, or whole-school initiatives. We are looking for individuals who share our values and are eager to be part of a community that is ambitious for every student. Applicants with the ability to teach Government and Politics are particularly encouraged to apply. Plan and deliver engaging lessons in History and Politics across Key Stages 3-5, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement. Teach a broad and balanced curriculum, including British, European, and global history, as well as political systems, ideologies, and contemporary political issues. Prepare students effectively for GCSE and A-Level examinations, using assessment data to monitor progress and implement targeted interventions where necessary. Develop students’ critical thinking, source analysis, debate, research, and essay-writing skills. Contribute to curriculum planning, enrichment activities, and educational visits related to History and Politics. Support extracurricular opportunities such as debating clubs, Model United Nations, history societies, mock elections, or trips to museums, parliament, and historical sites. Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues to support student achievement and wellbeing. Contribute to departmental development through collaboration, resource creation, and participation in staff training and school initiatives.

The Person

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, and who thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong subject knowledge and passion for their area of expertise
• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred education
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A reflective and proactive approach to professional development
• The ability to inspire, challenge, and support young people to achieve their full potential

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. For leadership roles, previous experience of curriculum planning, mentoring, or departmental leadership will be beneficial.

What We Offer

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and development, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cashback Health Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for progression and leadership

Key Dates

Closing Date: 21 June 2026 (23:59)

Assessment & Interview Date: Week commencing, 22 June 2026

To apply, please visit our vacancies page. Completed application forms may be emailed to: hr@alperton.brent.sch.uk.

Supplementary Information

Applicants who have applied for this post in the last 6 months need not apply.

We are committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake an Enhanced and Barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and register the DBS on the Update Service.

Please note: CVs will not be considered as part of your application.

Applicants may be contacted for a brief pre-screening call as part of our interview process to assess their suitability for the role.

Only successful candidates will be notified. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alperton Community School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1924 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alperton Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alperton-community-school-wembley

We are a large, mixed, 11-18 academy with over 350 students in our sixth form. Due to our increased popularity as a school, we expanded our roll in 2018. Alperton Community School is an inclusive school with a student intake that reflects a wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community. Our students are very well behaved, work hard and are ambitious to succeed. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2021 graded our school as Good "Pupils like coming to school and they enjoy their lessons"; "Pupils can focus because they feel safe"; "Leaders’ expectations of all pupils are high"; "Pupils behave well in school. They focus on their learning in lessons. Pupils follow teachers’ instructions and listen to one another".

Student progress at GCSE and A Level has been above national averages for many years with disadvantaged students performing well above national averages. Our progress 8 score has been consistently “above average”. We also see high numbers of our students’ progress to Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. Student attendance and the percentage of students who remain in education, employment or training are also well above national averages.

Recent awards include the 2022 Pearson “Making a Difference” Award; the school was recently shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year. We are also one of only four schools in the country to hold the Platinum Professional Development Mark.

This is an exceptional opportunity. It will offer the successful candidate a friendly, highly supportive and committed working environment within a culture of success and professional growth. The school offers excellent support for ECTs in their induction year.

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