Teacher of History

Teacher of History

Commencing September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of History to join our History Department which comprises ten specialists with diverse research interests. History is compulsory in Year 9, with a wide‑range curriculum shaped by teacher expertise. Pupils study Cambridge IGCSE History in Years 10‑11 and OCR A Level in Years 12‑13, with strong enrolment at both stages. Outcomes are outstanding, with consistently excellent GCSE and A Level results and a strong Oxbridge and Russell Group record.

Scholarship is enriched through trips, societies, visiting speakers, publications and partnerships, supported by excellent library resources and close collaboration within the Humanities Faculty.

• Teach GCSE and A level History, following the CIE IGCSE syllabus (0977) for GCSE and the OCR syllabus for A level, currently covering units on the Crusades, Pitt to Peel and US Civil Rights.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and support pupils to achieve outstanding results.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Humanities Faculty to enrich scholarship and promote student learning.

• Outstanding graduate or postgraduate, with or without a PGCE, seeking to enter teaching, or experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge.
• Strong subject knowledge of History and ability to teach at GCSE and A level.
• Commitment to safeguarding, diversity and inclusion.

• Salary above the national scale.
• Supportive working environment in a selective independent day school for boys aged 13‑18.
• Access to excellent library resources, travel opportunities and partnerships.

The closing date for all applications is midnight, Tuesday 24 February 2026. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3 March 2026. In order to apply for this vacancy, please follow the online application form; hard‑copy applications will not be accepted.

Applicants will be required to undergo child‑protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. For any queries, contact recr

Contact:
Mr Oliver Wheatley, Head of History, at  for any queries.

St Paul’s School is a selective Independent Day School for boys aged 13‑18, located at Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT
. The school boasts a 45‑acre site on the south bank of the Thames, west of Hammersmith Bridge, with a strong academic record at both GCSE and A level.