Job Description

Salary

MPS/UPS + internal additional whole school TLRs are available for appropriate candidates

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Teaching

Location

Croydon

Job category

Teacher

Date posted

06/10/2025

Job reference

GST-R1487



We are looking for well qualified and enthusiastic colleague to join our ambitious and highly skilled History department. You will need to have the knowledge and skills to be an excellent teacher, thrive on routines and orderly structure, be a great colleague and the ability to teach your specialism in KS3 and KS4. Some teaching of Key Stage 3 outside of the specialism may be required using well planned complete resources and being supported by other subject leaders and our CPD provision.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

To set, monitor and evaluate the subject pupil attainment targets in KS3 and KS4 public examinations

To lead curriculum development To create a department improvement plan which contributes positively to the achievement of the school development plan To engage all subject staff in schemes of learning To review teaching and learning within the department To provide regular feedback for subject colleagues To be responsible for EAL across the school To undertake a continuous and systematic review of the standards of leadership, teaching and learning in the subject area,

You will need:

Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in relevant subject teaching qualification (QTS)

Successful experience of teaching History Experience of teaching to at least GCSE level Ability to teach your subject area up to Key Stage 4 Desire to further raise overall achievement in your subject that seeks to promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning Demonstrate a commitment to following the school's principles of teaching, learning and assessment Good behaviour / classroom management Commitment to working within the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures Commitment to high standards and expectations Commitment to own self development High levels of professional integrity Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching your subject Detailed knowledge of current curriculum and pedagogical developments in the teaching of your subject and the wider curriculum Awareness of wider educational

What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme Access to Blue Light Card scheme Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is

11.59 pm on Sunday 2nd November 2025

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We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.