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  • Job start date

    1 November 2026

  • Closing date

    17 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 September 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Humanities

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hrs per week Part-time may be considered

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPR to UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in History. The successful candidate will teach to GCSE level with the opportunity of A level teaching. The ability to teach another Humanities subject is desirable.

We warmly welcome applications from ECTs looking for their first appointment as well as more experienced practitioners. As the lead school for the Möbius Maths Hub and regional centre for Teaching School Hub Berkshire, The Willink can offer the successful candidate unrivalled professional development and subject leadership opportunities.



What the school offers its staff

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, under scoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community.

For further information and an application pack please visit the school website. Completed application forms should be sent to Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk . For an informal conversation contact Head of Humanities, Eve Mace emace@willink.w-berks.sch.uk


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.

The closing date for final applications is Thursday 17th September 2026.

Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance (KCSIE).

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.

For more information see www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About The Willink School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1205 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Website
The Willink School website
Email address
hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk
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The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading. 


As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, underscoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community.

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