Teacher of History

Teacher of History Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Start Date:

September 2026

We have a vacancy for a part time Teacher of History in a small but well-resourced and innovative Department. It remains a popular option at both GCSE and A Level.

You will either be an experienced Teacher of History or Early Career Teacher who has the ability to teach History to Years 7 to 13, and up to A Level and Oxbridge entrance level. You will be an effective team member, who can help to promote History by means of academic enrichment and is willing to seek opportunities to develop teaching and learning within the subject.

The Department has achieved consistent and notable results in recent years, with 50% achieving an A grade at A Level in 2025, and 76% achieving 9-6 at GCSE.

• will enjoy engaging with pupils outside of the classroom, for example helping to deliver our co-curricular programme and tutor responsibilities, which are a requirement of the role.
• demonstrates excellent subject knowledge.
• will engender an atmosphere within lessons which is conducive to active learning and encourage pupils to learn collaboratively.
• is dynamic, creative, and inspirational, motivating pupils to strive for the best.
• will be committed to their own professional development.
• has an appreciation of the ethos of a Catholic and Benedictine boarding school.

• a competitive pay scale.
• an excellent catering facility, which offers all our staff a complimentary lunch.
• a free employee assistance programme.
• a supportive, skilled, and innovative staff team.
• an inspiring, intellectually rewarding work environment.
• pupils with highly developed social skills and self-confidence.
• plenty of opportunities for CPD, and pastoral and wider-curricular involvement.
• complimentary access to on‑site leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, gym and squash courts.

Closing date for applications: 1 August 2026

Downside School is a historic Catholic independent school founded in 1606, located in the beautiful Somerset countryside, and known for its Benedictine ethos fostering integrity, independent thinking, and service. The school offers a supportive community praised by the ISI for excellent staff‑pupil relationships.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.