Teacher of Government and Politics and History
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, TW1 4LT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | a081ca1b-ea57-4d87-9624-0be3f1854580 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Government and Politics and History to join ourteam working with colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding lessonsacross all key stages. As the History team leads on Government and Politics A Level, weare looking to hear from candidates who have an ability and willingness to teach both.
While we have a preference for Early Career Teachers, we also welcome applicationsfrom experienced teachers with a track record of examination success. This is a full-timeposition for a 2 year fixed period with potential to become permanent.
What the school offers its staff
In return for your commitment and passion for teaching, we offer:
● a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment
● access to regular CPD sessions, focusing on learning and teaching and subject
scholarship
● outstanding ITT provision
● Leadership Development Programme
● opportunities provided by being part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust
● extensive wellbeing package including access to GP services 24/7, physiotherapy
and counselling support, additional wellbeing services
● a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Season TicketLoan
● Teacher pension scheme
● cash for colleagues - Earn money for friends you recommend
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Government and Politics and History to join ourteam working with colleagues who are committed to delivering outstanding lessonsacross all key stages. As the History team leads on Government and Politics A Level, weare looking to hear from candidates who have an ability and willingness to teach both.
While we have a preference for Early Career Teachers, we also welcome applicationsfrom experienced teachers with a track record of examination success. This is a full-timeposition for a 2 year fixed period with potential to become permanent.
What the school offers its staff
In return for your commitment and passion for teaching, we offer:
● a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment
● access to regular CPD sessions, focusing on learning and teaching and subject
scholarship
● outstanding ITT provision
● Leadership Development Programme
● opportunities provided by being part of the Ascension Catholic Academy Trust
● extensive wellbeing package including access to GP services 24/7, physiotherapy
and counselling support, additional wellbeing services
● a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, Season TicketLoan
● Teacher pension scheme
● cash for colleagues - Earn money for friends you recommend
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.