Teacher of History
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA), Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5FB14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027, April 2027 will be considered for the right candidate
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of History job summary
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the curriculum in a dynamic and ambitious school? If so, St Mary’s CE High School is looking for a History Teacher to join us from January 2027.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and highly successful History department. The department is well established, with large numbers of students choosing to study History at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. History is a popular and valued subject within the school, recognised for its strong outcomes and engaging curriculum.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher who is passionate about developing students' understanding of the past and helping them think critically about the world around them. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team committed to academic excellence, high-quality teaching, and a genuine love of the subject.
Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a thriving department and to inspire students to achieve their very best.
Applicants do not need to be practising Christians but would be expected to uphold our Christian principles of trust, forgiveness, compassion, thankfulness, friendship and love, as well as our vision where, ‘Through God’s love, we are the rich soil where seeds flourish and roots grow’.
In line with this vision, we are committed to developing you in the role, both in the short term through a supportive induction programme, and in the long term through Leadership CPD (e.g. national professional qualifications).
The school takes induction for those new to the school, and their continuing professional development very seriously. Please read what the Head Teacher has to say about this here: Induction and Development
St Mary’s CE High School is committed to providing a safe and caring learning environment, founded on our Christian principles. We continue to develop an excellent standard of education for all students, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential regardless of ability or background in a safe and inspiring community.
The school has a well-designed, ambitious curriculum. This is evident in the good quality of pupils’ learning demonstrated in lessons and in their books.
Pupils live up to leaders’ expectations of their behaviour. Pupils follow the well-established routines in lessons and usually focus on learning.
Pupils are proud of their school.
Ofsted October 2023
St Mary’s CE High School is one of three church secondary schools in Hertfordshire, all of which are within the Diocese of St Albans. The school is well recognised in the local community for its high-quality provision and outstanding inclusion agenda.
“An exceptionally inclusive and caring community”
SIAMS January 2020
St Mary’s CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, enhanced DBS, online searches and other checks required by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026). Two references will be sought for every candidate that is called for interview.
St Mary’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the application deadline.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 911 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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