Teacher of History

The Latymer School, London, N9 9TN

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: History
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1 (£37,870) Outer London - UPS5 (£56,154) Outer London
• Additional allowances:

  MPS1 (£37,870) Outer London - UPS5 (£56,154) Outer London

Teacher of History job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of History at The Latymer School. The successful candidate will set high expectations for both students and themselves, inspiring and motivating pupils to achieve their very best. You will have exceptional subject knowledge and the ability to deliver dynamic, engaging lessons that foster participation, performance, and a lifelong appreciation of History.

You will be joining The Latymer School at an exciting time as we work towards completing the build of our new modern and impressive Library and Learning Resource Centre. Moreover, as we enter our 402nd year, we are extremely proud of our history and tradition, whilst also seeking to continue to modernise and ensure every aspect of our school prepares our young people well for life in modern Britain.

The History Department at Latymer believes passionately that the study of history is vital to the intellectual and social development of our pupils. We are committed to developing students who can understand the challenges faced by the world in which they live through an understanding of the past. We firmly believe that studying history contributes to their sense of identity and empowers them to engage with and challenge important ideas.

This four-month fixed-term, part-time position (0.4 or 0.5 FTE), offering a competitive salary, is ideal for a dedicated and enthusiastic History teacher seeking a short-term opportunity within a nurturing and well-supported environment. It provides the opportunity to develop professionally in a supportive and collaborative setting while contributing to the success of The Latymer School’s thriving History Department.

A further detailed job description and person specification is attached in the candidate pack.

Further details and The Latymer School can be found on the school website (www.latymer.co.uk): The Latymer School - Join our team. If, after reading the information, you are interested in joining us please create an account at MyNewTermand apply.

The school also provides a range of well-being activities and facilities including good transport links, free parking, a cycle to work scheme, use of the fitness suite, Pilates at an affordable cost and even massages by a qualified masseuse. The school also runs a number of national and international trips, and we even have our own residential centre in a beautiful part of North Wales which staff also use. We value our staff and the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance.

If you would like to join this hard-working, skilled, and supportive team of committed teachers and support staff, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

As part of our selection and appointment process, and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we are required to conduct online searches on all candidates in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the selection and appointment process.

The Latymer School is an equal opportunities employer.

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

The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 The Latymer School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1374 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Latymer School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-latymer-school

The Latymer School is a high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities. Pupils at the school recently described the school as one “family” and it being a “real community”. We are very proud of our school and believe it is a place where you can really teach and develop your subject knowledge.

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