Politics and History Teacher

* Politics and History Teacher# Politics and History Teacher Employer Location :
Wimbledon, Greater London Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time Contract Length:
One Year Salary:
M01-U03 [£40,317 - £62,496]Posted:
9th February 2026

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Expires:
23rd February 2026 11:59 AM Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1533768

Job Reference:
AHR - 029

Start Date:

1st September 2026
* Contract Type  :

Fixed term contract
* Contract Length:
One Year
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URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL CRESCENT ROAD LONDON SW20 8HA
Politics and History Teacher With responsibility available for appropriate candidate including Head of Department role with TLR with added responsibility

Full-Time with Initial 1 Year Contract Required from 1st September 2026M01-U03 [£40,317 - £62,496] [starting grade point dependent upon experience].An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly committed Politics and History Teacher to join our well established and successful Humanities Department.

We welcome applications from ECT’s and candidates who have proven examination success both at GCSE and A Level and can continue to inspire the students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our excellent school, providing you with great development opportunities, a supportive staff and the chance to make a difference to the lives and aspirations of our young people through inspiring Humanities teaching.

For candidates ready to take on greater responsibility, leadership opportunities are available within the Faculty which can be discussed  school has amazing students and an outstanding CPD programme. It is situated in the heart of Wimbledon with easy access to Central London and the Southeast.

Ursuline High School is part of the Sancta Familia Trust and we are a highly successful outstanding Catholic comprehensive school for girls aged 11 – 18, a delivery partner for National Professional Qualifications for leadership.

Ursuline High School has been serving the local Catholic community since 1892 and is heavily oversubscribed, with 5 applications for each place available. The school has 14 students on roll, including 342 in the Sixth Form.

At the heart of the school is its distinctive Catholic ethos, which in turn is supported by the excellent relationships which exist between staff and students. Our shared vision for the school supported by the staff, students, parents and governors has created a very strong, caring and cohesive community, based on values of Serviam, Kindness, Respecct, Generosity of Spirit, Perseverance and Gratitude.

We have a robust Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Strategy.

Ursuline High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and to equality of opportunity and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school is committed to safeguarding its students and post holders must be responsible for the safety of the students in their care.

Applicants should be committed to working within the Catholic ethos of the school.

Details and application forms via website address or from Evelyn Davern SLT Business Support.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed upon receipt of application; we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date; early applications are encouraged.

Candidates who are not shortlisted will not be contacted. Feedback will only be provided to candidates invited to interview.

Closing date for application forms:
12.00 pm Monday 23rd February 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

Ursuline High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.###

Ursuline High School, Wimbledon Part of### London Borough of Merton
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