Teacher of History

Acland Burghley School, London, NW5 1UJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent career opportunity for a strong classroom teacher to work within our dynamic Humanities faculty. The successful candidate will be passionate about learning in History and will have a strong commitment to ensuring that every child achieves the highest possible academic standards. You will be able to teach History at KS3-5, but the ability also to teach RS or Geography at KS3 would be an advantage. This post would be suitable for an ECT, or a more experienced practitioner looking to develop their career in a different setting.

What the school offers its staff

Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. It is part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Acland Burghley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check, online vetting check and to demonstrate full understanding of the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2026-05-11 Teacher of History job pack update final.pdf - 1.01 MB (opens in new tab)

About Acland Burghley School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Acland Burghley School website
• Email address: recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02074858515
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/acland-burghley-school

Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. It is part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools, and a founder member of Camden Learning.

Arranging a visit to Acland Burghley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk.

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