Teacher of History; maternity

Position: Teacher of History (maternity)
Hasmonean high school for girls - location: [mill hill] contract: maternity cover, full-time (part-time considered and extra responsibility for exceptional candidates) required for september 2026 achieve excellence in a unique environment hasmonean high school for girls is a national leader in education, currently ranked as the 8th-highest-performing comprehensive school in the country. Our history department is a powerhouse of achievement, boasting a value added (va) score of 0.45.

Our students are highly motivated and high-achieving: gcse: 68% of students achieved grades 7-9. A-level 100% of students achieved grades ac. We are now looking for a talented practitioner to join our thriving team and help maintain these exceptional standards. Who are you? You are a modern, open-minded professional who embraces the latest technologies and pedagogical strategies to enhance learning.

You don't just teach history; you build relationships. The ideal candidate will: demonstrate excellent classroom control and a deep passion for subject pedagogy. Possess the rapport-building skills necessary to inspire and mentor ambitious young women. Have the expertise to stretch our most able historians at a-level and beyond. Why choose hasmonean? We are proud to be a school that genuinely values staff welfare.

We offer a work-life balance that is rare within the education sector: early finish fridays: the school closes at lunchtime every friday on-site childcare : access to our subsidised nursery on site. Flexible working: the opportunity to work from home one morning or afternoon per fortnight join our mission if you are ready to play a key role in developing a curriculum that empowers students to succeed in tertiary education and high-level professional fields, we want to hear from you interested applicants are welcome to make an informal visit to the school.

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close this vacancy early. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application the appointment is subject to an enhanced dbs clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people hays specialist recruitment limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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