History Teacher with Politics, Potential TLR2B (Head of Year) opportunity
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EX24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- History, Politics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS (Fringe)
Additional allowances
Plus: Potential TLR2B (Head of Year) opportunity
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an ambitious History teacher with a passion for Politics? Ready to take the next step in a school where your development, wellbeing, and career progression are genuinely prioritised?
At Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School, you won’t just be taking a job, you’ll be joining a high-performing, supportive community where teachers are valued, developed, and empowered to succeed.
We’re seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed teacher who:
- Has a passion for History and Politics
- Can inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 4 and 5
- Is keen to develop professionally and contribute to school life
Teach what you love
- Deliver both GCSE and A-Level teaching
- Opportunity to teach across subjects (if you have a second specialism)
Real career progression
- Opportunity to step into a TLR2B Head of Year role
- Clear pathways for leadership and professional growth
What the school offers its staff
Invest in your future
- High-quality CPD and structured training programme
- A school that actively supports your long-term career ambitions
Be part of a team that lifts you up
- Friendly, collaborative, and high-achieving staff body
- Strong culture of support and shared success
Your wellbeing matters
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Leadership that prioritises staff workload and wellbeing
Location that works for you
- Easy access from London via the Elizabeth Line
- Close to the A12 and M25—ideal for commuters
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1013 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School website
- Email address
- dlane@buchs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01277 227156
Brentwood Ursuline is a highly successful and exceptional school that values its rich history, traditions and historic buildings, while embracing significant recent investment to provide an outstanding educational environment for both students and staff. Our most recent development of a new Sixth Form Block is due for completion in 2026.
We are a high-achieving, well-regarded and oversubscribed secondary school. In 2025, our Key Stage 4 outcomes were exceptional, with 92.8% of students achieving a GCSE grade 4 or above in both English and Mathematics, and 77.2% achieving grade 5 or above in both subjects. Our Attainment 8 score of 61 placed Brentwood Ursuline as the top-performing comprehensive school in Essex. At Key Stage 5, students continue to secure excellent outcomes across both A Level and Level 3 vocational pathways.
Students benefit from a wide-ranging and vibrant extra-curricular programme, and staff are actively encouraged to contribute to and share in this rich aspect of school life.
We are deeply committed to staff development. All teaching staff benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, alongside access to high-quality, ongoing professional development overseen by a dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Brentwood Ursuline has an excellent track record of internal career progression. We actively promote and advertise opportunities internally, with six current Senior Leadership Team posts having been filled through internal promotion, reflecting our strong commitment to developing talent from within.
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