Teacher of History

South Hampstead High School, the 2022 Independent Girls’ School of the Year is seeking to appoint a dynamic, energetic and inspirational teacher, to join a strong department with an excellent academic record, to cover a period of maternity leave.

You will teach History to highly motivated and talented pupils from Year 7 to the Upper Sixth. The ability to teach Politics is highly desirable. Candidates may have taught Politics before, or be willing to learn a new skill, with an existing political interest.

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher, with a proven track record. However, applications would also be welcome from ECTs and those looking to begin a career in teaching. We will consider full-time or part-time applicants for the role; the part- time role will be 3 or 4 days per week. Please state whether you would be interested in a full-time or part-time role in your cover letter.

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season
• ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 19th June 2023 at 9am.

Interviews will take place on Friday 23rd June 2023.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early in order to avoid disappointment. The School may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

All adults working at South Hampstead High School are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable for working with children and young people.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.