At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging History lessons to Years 7 and 8, shaping the curriculum and supporting students.
- Company: St George's School Windsor Castle, an award-winning IB World School.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, staff lunch, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to student wellbeing and innovative teaching.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young minds in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree and PGCE/QTS, experience with secondary age groups, and strong classroom management skills.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
- Contract
- Type: Part-time (0.1), from September 2026 Salary: Competitive
- Closing
Date: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 19 August 2026 This post is for a History teacher to teach Years 7 and 8 in a small prep school.
It is 0.1 FTE (one 50-minute lesson per year group weekly) and offers the chance to shape the curriculum, provide pastoral support and work with choristers in a boarding context.
- What you'll be doing
- Plan and deliver engaging History lessons for Years 7 and 8, typically one 50-minute lesson per year group each week, with scope to develop schemes of work.
- Maintain the Individual & Societies area, ensuring suitable resources and H&S compliance.
- Assess, track and report pupil progress; set and mark classwork, prep and assessments and contribute to written reports.
- Support pupils' pastoral needs, building positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues; attend parents' evenings as required.
- Use Google Classroom, school Chromebooks and CPOMS for teaching and records, following safeguarding procedures.
- Attend up to six pre-term INSET days, perform a weekly break duty and provide occasional cover.
- Contribute to school life, supporting choristers, the boarding community and co-curricular activities where possible.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Degree and PGCE/QTS or equivalent for secondary teaching.
- Experience teaching secondary age groups with effective classroom management and evidence of pupil progress.
- Pastoral experience and constructive engagement with pupils and parents.
- Confident IT skills for teaching and administration; willing to use Google Classroom and school Chromebooks.
- Commitment to the IB philosophy and to collaborative team working.
- Suitability to work with children; willingness to undergo safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS.
Desirable
- Experience developing Years 7-8 curriculum.
- Experience with choristers, musicians or in boarding contexts.
- Contribution to co-curricular programmes or willingness to develop these.
- Interest in student wellbeing and mental health initiatives.
- About the team
You will report to the Senior Deputy Head and work within Senior Prep and the Individual & Societies area, collaborating with colleagues and the Primary Years team.
The department values collaborative planning, supportive professional development and the school's IB ethos.
What We Offer
- Staff lunch during term time.
- Defined contribution pension scheme.
- Professional development and cross-school networking through the St Albans Education Group.
- School-issued Chromebooks and a digitally supported learning environment.
- St George's salary scale; full terms and conditions are in the Staff Contract.
About us
St George's School Windsor Castle is an award-winning day and boarding IB World School for children aged 3-13, based at the foot of Windsor Castle.
The school educates the choristers of St George's Chapel and has joined the St Albans Education Group to expand staff development and collaboration opportunities.
St George's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All offers are subject to satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and experience, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and proof of entitlement to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
St George's School Windsor Castle is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnership.
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History Teacher employer: St George's School Windsor Castle
St George's School Windsor Castle is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to teach in a prestigious IB World School located at the historic foot of Windsor Castle. With a strong commitment to professional development, collaborative planning, and a supportive work culture, staff can thrive while contributing to the education of choristers and engaging in a vibrant boarding community. The school prioritises employee wellbeing, providing benefits such as staff lunches during term time and access to a defined contribution pension scheme, making it an attractive place for educators seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
St George's School Windsor Castle Recruitment Team
