Teacher of History (maternity)

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Barnet
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Secondary Teaching
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    MPS/UPS Outer London
  • Closing date

    16 Mar 2026

Teacher of History (maternty) - Barnet - MPS/UPS (Outer London)

HASMONEAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS - LOCATION: [MILL HILL]
CONTRACT: MATERNITY COVER, FULL-TIME (PART-TIME CONSIDERED AND EXTRA RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES)
REQUIRED for SEPTEMBER 2026

Achieve excellence in a unique environment
Hasmonean High School for Girls is a national leader in education, currently ranked as the 8th-highest-performing comprehensive school in the country. Our History department is a powerhouse of achievement, boasting a Value Added (VA) score of 0.45.

Our students are highly motivated and high-achieving:
  • GCSE: 68% of students achieved Grades 7-9.
  • A-Level 100% of students achieved Grades A*-C.

We are now looking for a talented practitioner to join our thriving team and help maintain these exceptional standards.

Who Are you?
You are a modern, open-minded professional who embraces the latest technologies and pedagogical strategies to enhance learning. You don't just teach History; you build relationships.

The ideal candidate will:
  • Demonstrate excellent classroom control and a deep passion for subject pedagogy.
  • Possess the rapport-building skills necessary to inspire and mentor ambitious young women.
  • Have the expertise to stretch our most able historians at A-Level and beyond.

Why choose Hasmonean?
We are proud to be a school that genuinely values staff welfare. We offer a work-life balance that is rare within the education sector:
  • Early Finish Fridays: The school closes at lunchtime every Friday
  • On-Site Childcare: Access to our subsidised nursery on site.
  • Flexible Working: The opportunity to work from home one morning or afternoon per fortnight

Join Our Mission
If you are ready to play a key role in developing a curriculum that empowers students to succeed in tertiary education and high-level professional fields, we want to hear from you

Interested applicants are welcome to make an informal visit to the school.

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close this vacancy early. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website  https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/hasmonean-multi-academy-trust

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