18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    11 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

History

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 2 years with potential to become permanent

Pay scale

Teacher Main Scale (Outer London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of History to join our department working with colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding lessons across all key stages and have a passion for making History memorable, relatable and relevant to life in the 21st Century.

While we have a preference for Early Career Teachers, we also welcome applications from experienced teachers with a track record of examination success in History. This is a full-time position for a 2 year fixed period with potential to become permanent.

What the school offers its staff

In return for your commitment and passion for teaching, we offer:

● a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment

● access to regular CPD sessions, focusing on learning and teaching and subject scholarship

● outstanding ITT provision

● Leadership Development Programme

● opportunities provided by being part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust

● extensive wellbeing package including access to GP services 24/7, physiotherapy and counselling support, additional wellbeing services

● a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan

● Teacher pension scheme

● cash for colleagues - Earn money for friends you recommend

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1140 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0208 325 4630

St Richard Reynolds Catholic College is a vibrant community consisting of a federation of two Outstanding schools: SRR Catholic Primary School and SRR Catholic High School which includes a Sixth Form.

We were inspected by Ofsted in February 2024 and the team noted that: This is an exceptional school where pupils flourish. The school has the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils in the school, including in the popular sixth form, rise to these expectations at every opportunity. Pupils take great pride in their school, and their behaviour is impeccable. They work hard in lessons and thrive when challenged’.

Our community is a place where our young people come first, are loved, listened to, challenged and inspired.

The College is part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust.

Arranging a visit to St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@srrcc.org.uk.

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