Teacher of History with KS3 PRE

About the role

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic specialist to join our vibrant Humanities Faculty to teach both History and PRE. The faculty is highly successful and includes the subjects of History, Politics, Philosophy, Religion & Ethics (PRE) and PSHE. Although part of a faculty, we are committed to timetabling staff to teach within their specialism(s) so our students benefit from subject experts.

As well as impressive outcomes at GCSE, History and PRE are both popular and successful at A Level, with ten Sixth Form classes across the faculty planned for September 2025. The department organises an extensive range of subject-related trips.

You must have a passion for your subject and the skills to engage students across the age and ability range. The role is offered as a one-year contract and we welcome applications from experienced and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Due to the continuing development of the faculty, there may be opportunities for future permanent employment.

Ofsted (2024) commented that (pupils) “are active participants in their learning and consistently demonstrate high levels of focus … teachers are experts in the subjects they teach … pupils’ conduct and manners are exemplary … any disruption to learning is incredibly rare… staff are extremely positive about the support that they receive from leaders…particularly around their professional development and well-being”. The inspection included a deep dive into several subjects including Mathematics.

Parmiter’s coordinates CPD for the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and offers a robust induction programme. We can offer the successful candidate:

• July 1st start date for ECTs with a comprehensive programme to support the Early Career Framework and bespoke CPD to suit your career goals.

• Staff Well-Being initiatives include an online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, complimentary use of the on-site Fitness Suite and an on-site subsidised electric vehicle charging point.

• A high-quality and well-resourced teaching environment with highly talented and engaged students.

• An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (a qualifying period may apply).

• Lovely school grounds in leafy surrounds with ample parking.

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.