History Teacher; Maternity Cover

History Teacher (Maternity Cover) – for January 2027

• History Teacher (Maternity Cover) – for January 2027

Interview date:
Week W/C 12 th October 2026

We are looking to appoint a committed professional to the role of History Teacher
at William Perkin CE High School. William Perkin Church of England High School was opened in 2013 and is part of the Twyford Church of England Academies Trust. Its GCSE results in its first two years of exams placed it in the top 10 schools in the country in terms of progress and it has grown a large and flourishing sixth form.

The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.

The post-holder will be joining an innovative, ambitious and energetic History department that seeks to deliver an outstanding, three-tiered curriculum to students of all National Curriculum levels.

Students here are driven to succeed, and their progress is monitored through half termly assessments. We work collaboratively to create a curriculum that inspires, challenges and nurtures students, using ambitious outcomes, which leads to thorough subject knowledge and sustained progress.

The new post-holders will prepare our students for GCSE and beyond. You will join an innovative, ambitious and enthusiastic staff group that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum, and will be well supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team.

• Exceptional professional development and career progression
• Positive working relationships at all levels
• A full-range of Trust services providing support and development

• A good degree and QTS
• Ability to teach History to at least KS4
• Proven record of outstanding results
• Experience of curriculum development & subject leadership
• Experience of quality assurance and of leading and managing a team
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role
• Some experience of managing or implementing curriculum systems and initiatives
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
• A commitment to the ethos of the school

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see  The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.

William Perkin CE High School

William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has seven year groups (7 - 13) totalling almost 1,400 students. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria.

The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016), and is oversubscribed on first choice…