Teacher of History

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional History Teacher to inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will be passionate about History, delivering high-quality lessons that promote curiosity about the world and develop students’ understanding of both physical and human environments. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, the candidate will contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting student development and wellbeing. They will work collaboratively within the Humanities team to plan and deliver an ambitious curriculum, share best practice, and drive improvements in teaching and learning. We are looking for a dynamic and committed teacher with a strong track record of securing positive outcomes, who shares our ambition to deliver excellence and equity for every student. St Mary’s is a small but growing Catholic secondary school at the heart of Croydon. With excellent behaviour, a culture of academic excellence, and a strong sense of community, we are proud to be consistently ranked among the highest-performing schools in the borough. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every student (regardless of their background) has the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in life beyond school. Our recent Ofsted inspection (January 2026) highlighted the positive culture of the school. Inspectors noted that “staff are proud and positive about being part of the school community” and that leaders are “considerate of their wellbeing.” Pupil behaviour is also a real strength: “Pupils’ behaviour is positive”, they show “respectful attitudes… to staff”, and classrooms are calm and focused. The school is described as “A deeply caring school, where bullying is extremely rare.” Your New Role: Under the guidance of the Headteacher and senior leadership team, plays a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and supporting the wider development of the school by: Embedding and promoting the school’s ethos, visio