History Teacher

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale, MPS/UPS

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
To Start: July/September 2026
Location: SE15 2EB, London Borough of Southwark
We are looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational History Teacher to join our team of outstanding staff in this key curriculum area. Ideally you will also be able to deliver Government and Politics. This position is open to experienced teachers and ECT's.
St Thomas the Apostle school is a 11-18 Catholic boys' school with a co-educational Sixth Form in South London. We are an outstanding school and 2017 TES Secondary School of the Year winners. We pride ourselves on our high expectations of all learners. This creates a calm learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.
This post offers you the opportunity to develop your teaching within an outstanding setting. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour and achievement.
With our expanding Sixth Form and our desire and drive to continue moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team.
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about their subject to join our team of highly skilled staff delivering outstanding lessons to our exceptional students.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - please contact Brett Coventry on the details below to arrange.
Benefits of working at St Thomas the Apostle:
New modern, light and airy building
Outstanding facilities
Excellent student behaviour freeing up teachers to teach for the duration of each lesson
Support for training and development
Commitment to staff wellbeing including annual staff wellbeing day
Excellent public transport links
Free onsite parking
Safe and secure cycle storage
Free use of the school gym
Free use of the school swimming pool
Free lunches for staff
Pastries on a Friday morning
Childcare voucher scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Regular staff social events
How to apply
To apply, please request an application form from Brett Coventry at or call for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.
Closing Date: ASAP / 12 noon on Tuesday 19 May 2026
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. St Thomas the Apostle reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
Our school is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. DBS check required. xwzovoh
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