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Teacher of History
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
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Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the curriculum in a dynamic and ambitious school? If so, St Mary’s CE High School is looking for a History Teacher to join us from January 2027. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and highly successful History department. The department is well established, with large numbers of students choosing to study History at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. History is a popular and valued subject within the school, recognised for its strong outcomes and engaging curriculum. We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher who is passionate about developing students' understanding of the past and helping them think critically about the world around them. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team committed to academic excellence, high-quality teaching, and a genuine love of the subject. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a thriving department and to inspire students to achieve their very best. Applicants do not need to be practising Christians but would be expected to uphold our Christian principles of trust, forgiveness, compassion, thankfulness, friendship and love, as well as our vision where, ‘Through God’s love, we are the rich soil where seeds flourish and roots grow’. In line with this vision, we are committed to developing you in the role, both in the short term through a supportive induction programme, and in the long term through Leadership CPD (e.g. national professional qualifications). The school takes induction for those new to the school, and their continuing professional development very seriously. Please read what the Head Teacher has to say about this here: Induction and Development St Mary’s CE High School is committed to providing a safe and caring learning environment, founded on our Christian principles. We continue to develop an excellent standard of education for all students, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential regardless of ability or background in a safe and inspiring community. The school has a well-designed, ambitious curriculum. This is evident in the good quality of pupils’ learning demonstrated in lessons and in their books. Pupils live up to leaders’ expectations of their behaviour. Pupils follow the well-established routines in lessons and usually focus on learning. Pupils are proud of their school. Ofsted October 2023 St Mary’s CE High School is one of three church secondary schools in Hertfordshire, all of which are within the Diocese of St Albans. The school is well recognised in the local community for its high-quality provision and outstanding inclusion agenda. “An exceptionally inclusive and caring community” SIAMS January 2020 St Mary’s CE High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, enhanced DBS, online searches and other checks required by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026). Two references will be sought for every candidate that is called for interview. St Mary’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the application deadline .