Teacher Of History

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational person to join our strong and lively Department. The successful candidate will teach History to highly motivated pupils from Year 7 to 13, and politics at Sixth Form. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience teaching A Level War of Roses 1450-99 and/or Russia 1855-1964. The experience or capacity to offer politics to pupils in Years 12 could add value for the right candidate.

The Department is made up of three full-time teachers. We seek to develop a love of History throughout the school. We have high expectations of our students and teach the subject in a lively and stimulating way that encourages them to enjoy the subject. A wide variety of approaches and teaching methods are used to develop students’ key skills such as analysis, essay writing and source evaluation. The Department also prepares candidates for applications to competitive universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London’s most academically selective girls’ independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent’s Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March 2022 assessed Francis Holland as ‘Excellent’ in all key areas of school life.

The school places great emphasis on the professional development of its entire staff. Staff at Francis Holland School enjoy a significant range of professional benefits. A comprehensive schedule of continuing professional development and INSET training, both internal and external, is provided for all staff. An interest free loan for travel season ticket is offered to all staff, on application to the Bursar. Daughters of staff are offered a 50% reduction in school fees.

For further information, please download the Applicant Info Pack.

To apply online, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 21st February 2024.

Early applications are encouraged and will be considered as they are received. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as a regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974.

FHS champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. All appointments at Francis Holland School are conditional upon clearance by the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS testing).