Teacher of History

TEACHER OF HISTORY

We are looking for a dynamic A Level teacher to join a well-established and well-resourced History department for September 2026. The department currently follows the EdExcel specification, focussing on units on Russia from Lenin to Yeltsin and Mao’s China in the first year. The second year of the course comprises a coursework assignment from either the Russia unit or the Cold War unit, as well as an exam unit based around Britain Losing and Gaining an Empire. This is a full time role, teaching three groups of A level students. Contact time with each class is six hours per week - a lesson per day - and there is time allocated each week for department clinics and tutorials. The department offers a collaborative approach in which schemes of work, lesson plans and resources are widely shared. The school is generous with its funding of professional development for teachers who are looking to develop their A Level teaching skills further.

The department has a track record of organising trips and visits to support students’ historical understanding. A co-curricular course, Advanced History, runs across the year to give interested students the opportunity to explore areas of historical enquiry that are not covered by the A Level, offering excellent preparation for higher education.

Hurtwood House is one of England’s most exciting and successful schools, specialising exclusively in the Sixth Form. We have an impressive academic record, a reputation for preparing students successfully for higher education and are renowned for the quality of our pastoral care. A culture of high expectations, creativity and professionalism permeates the school and we encourage students and staff to work in partnership to achieve the academic and personal outcomes that are important to us.

Hurtwood House has its own generous salary scale and benefits – our staff are welcome to join students in the first class dining facilities for three meals a day and there is a staff wellbeing programme, comprising in-school sessions and membership of the local leisure centre and its facilities. Many of our teachers develop their experience and range of skills by becoming involved in managing boarding house life for an additional allowance once they have worked at Hurtwood for a year or two. There is an Employee Assistance Programme in place for all staff and we are a member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

This role would particularly suit teachers who are looking to take the next step in their careers, who want to specialise in Sixth Form teaching and who value a collaborative approach to teaching and learning.

Closing Date: Friday 13 February 2026
(Interviews will take place in the week beginning 2 March 2026)

Please send completed application forms to James Baker (Deputy Head) by email at james.baker@hurtwood.net or by post to Hurtwood House School, Holmbury St Mary, Surrey, RH5 6NU

You are also welcome to contact James Baker if you have any questions about the role.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.