Teacher of History

Waingels
Reading, Berkshire

Teacher of History

MPS/UPS

This role is suitable for ECTs

September 2026 Start

Full or Part-time considered

Job Overview

· Are you a highly skilled, creative and ambitious Teacher of History?

· Are you seeking your first teaching role or seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to join a highly successful school where staff well-being is central to all decision making?

· Do you have a passion for teaching and a commitment to providing students an exceptional experience?

· Do you want to work in one of the strongest departments in the school where high quality resources are available for all lessons?

· Can you deliver high quality, engaging History lessons and contribute to the continued success of a department where results are above national averages and Sixth Form recruitment is strong?

· Do you believe in an inclusive environment where all learners can be successful?

· Would you like to work in a school where teachers are supported with highly effective CPD which is tailored to the needs of all and is rated as “Leading” by The Challenge Partners Network?

· Would you like to work in a school where “Leaders, including governors, value the work of staff and where new teachers speak highly of the support they are given”? (Ofsted June 2023)

If the answer to any of these questions is “yes” then we would love to hear from you!

Waingels, a popular 11-18 school where students achieve above national average and was identified as “continuing to be good” in a recent OFSTED inspection, is seeking to appoint an experienced Teacher of History from September 2026 to add further capacity to this highly successful, popular subject.

This is an exciting opportunity for either a new or recently qualified Teacher or an experienced Teacher seeking a new challenge and the chance to develop their skills in a highly supportive environment. We would consider full or part- time Teachers.

Working with us offers you the opportunity to:

·J oin a “kind and caring school” where pupils “enjoy being part of the inclusive community” (Ofsted, 2023) that aims to be an” exceptional school at the heart of our community”.

· Be part of a forward-thinking department with well-resourced schemes of work and where Teachers are given autonomy and are encouraged to be innovative and try out a range of teaching styles.

· Engage in excellent, personalised, professional development opportunities.

· Join a school where early finishes for parent consultation evenings and free tea and coffee every day are just some of the ways we aim to support staff well-being.

· Work in a school that has been designated a “Leading” school for Personal Development by Challenge Partners.

· Work in a school where the values of Respect, Kindness, Pride and Responsibility underpin all we do.

How to Apply

Our staff and students are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look round before applying. Additionally, please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation with a hiring manager.

Contact: Mollie Williams (HR Administrator)

Phone number: 0118 969 0336

Email: [email protected] .

All of our vacancies are advertised on My New Term and we can only accept applications that are submitted via this platform.

We will review applications as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The school is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students .

Posted 2026-04-27

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