Teacher of History

Required for September 2026

Teachers’ Pay Scale [Inner London]

“The governing body and leaders support pupils’ wider development. They are committed to making sure that pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain” Ofsted, October 2022

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Teacher of History.  Judged “good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and “outstanding” by the Archdiocese of Southwark in June 2025. Our Roman Catholic, Salesian school, strives to ensure that all its young people are given the opportunity and support they need to achieve their best, fulfil their true potential, and go out into the world confident and ready to ‘earn their own bread.’

It is an exciting time to join St John Bosco College as we continue our journey towards being an outstanding school now that we are fully settled into our state-of-the-art building in the heart of Battersea. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school. The successful candidate will receive a full programme of CPD and have opportunities for career development within the school.

We are seeking a talented individual to deliver high quality History lessons across KS3-KS5 and to support other curriculum areas where appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent pastoral care to all students. This post would be suitable for a newly qualified teacher.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to teach History at KS3-4 and have the potential to teach History at KS5

• Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St John Bosco College and to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

The school is happy to accommodate visits from prospective candidates please contact apply@sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026 9AM

Interview Date: To be agreed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS check.

Headteacher: Paul Dunne BSc PGCE MA

St. John Bosco College

Tel: (020) 7924 8310