Trainee (PGCE or ECT) Teacher of History (one year contract)

Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street. We are seeking a passionate and ambitious graduate to join our thriving History Department as a Trainee Teacher of History from September 2026. This exciting one-year opportunity offers full PGCE sponsorship through the University of Buckingham, or funded ECT support through ISTIP, alongside a competitive salary and outstanding mentoring within one of the UK’s leading independent schools. You will join a vibrant and inclusive community where a shared love of learning underpins everything we do. History is a highly valued and popular subject throughout the School, with teaching opportunities spanning Key Stage 3, GCSE, A Level, IB History, Politics and Global Politics. Early career teachers benefit from reduced timetables, expert mentoring, supportive observations and a structured programme of professional development designed to build confidence, expertise and independence in the classroom. This role is ideal for recent graduates or career-changers looking to begin a rewarding career in teaching through a school-based training route. With a collaborative department, exceptional training provision and a genuine commitment to professional growth, Brentwood offers an inspiring environment in which to develop as an outstanding teacher and inspire the next generation of historians. Brentwood School ethos We embody our values of virtue, learning and manners just as those before us have been doing since 1557. We are proud of our modern inclusive community which is shaped by our Christian Foundation. At Brentwood we ask ‘how is this child intelligent?’ (rather than ‘how intelligent is this child?’) and believe that finding what it is that makes someone tick is the secret to a successful education a