History Teacher (Maternity Cover) - for January 2027
Location
Ealing
Position
History
Advertising Salary
MPS- UPS
Vacancy Type
Temporary
Function
Teaching
External Advertising End Date
06 Oct 2026
Additional Allowances
Not Specified
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About The Role
Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 6th October 2026
Interview date: Week W/C 12th October 2026
We are looking to appoint a committed professional to the role of History Teacher at William Perkin CE High School. William Perkin Church of England High School was opened in 2013 and is part of the Twyford Church of England Academies Trust. Its GCSE results in its first two years of exams placed it in the top 10 schools in the country in terms of progress and it has grown a large and flourishing sixth form. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.
The post-holder will be joining an innovative, ambitious and energetic RE department that seeks to deliver an outstanding, three-tiered curriculum to students of all National Curriculum levels. Students here are driven to succeed, and their progress is monitored through half termly assessments. We work collaboratively to create a curriculum that inspires, challenges and nurtures students, using ambitious outcomes, which leads to thorough subject knowledge and sustained progress. All students study RE to GCSE level and uptake at A-Level is healthy.
The new post-holders will prepare our students for GCSE and beyond. You will join an innovative, ambitious and enthusiastic staff group that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum, and will be well supported by an experienced Senior Leadership Team.
We offer:
- Exceptional professional development and career progression
- Positive working relationships at all levels
- A supportive Leadership Team
- A full-range of Trust services providing support and development
The successful candidate will have:
- A good degree and QTS
- Ability to teach RE to at least KS4
- Proven record of outstanding results
- Experience of curriculum development & subject leadership
- Experience of quality assurance and of leading and managing a team
- Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor
- An excellent record of developmental work in current role
- Some experience of managing or implementing curriculum systems and initiatives
- Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement
- A commitment to the ethos of the school
The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process
The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust's Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.
About the school
William Perkin CE High School
William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has seven year groups (7 - 13) totalling almost 1,400 students. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016), and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.
Twyford CE Academies Trust
The Twyford Church of England Academies Trust (TCEAT) is a compact CoE MAT which comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing. The Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. Over a 10 year period it launched three new schools Ealing Fields, William Perkin and Ada Lovelace all of which have achieved progress outcomes ranking them in the top 1% of schools nationally, making TCEAT the highest attaining
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History Teacher employer: Twyford Church of England Academies Trust (TCEAT)
Twyford Church of England High School is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to professional development and fostering a vibrant learning environment. With a focus on creativity and student engagement, teachers are encouraged to innovate and grow within a supportive community that values the arts. Located in a thriving area, the school offers unique opportunities to inspire students while being part of an outstanding institution dedicated to educational excellence.
Contact Details:
Twyford Church of England Academies Trust (TCEAT) Recruitment Team
