Job Description
Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a Croydon based school in their recruitment of a History and Religious Education teacher for September 2025. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified teacher within one of the Humanities subjects and with QTS, or an equivalent overseas qualification, that possesses excellent teaching, management, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to ensure that each school's ethos remains at the core of student learning.
History and Religious Education Teacher
London borough of Croydon
Outer London Teacher Pay Scale: MPS/UPS (a TLR may be available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Start Date: September 2025
Tradewind Recruitment have been tasked to be resourcing for an exceptional Teacher of History and Religious Education Teacher to join a thriving and ambitious community school within the London borough of Croydon. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate History and Religious Education teacher who believes in the transformative power of education, particularly for young people in disadvantaged communities.
This school are proud of their teachers who are intellectually curious, ambitious, and deeply committed to social justice. The school has the highest expectations of - and for - their students, and work tirelessly to nurture a love of reading, deep thinking, and independent learning. Their mission is to shape inquisitive, reflective, and ethical thinkers who can make meaningful connections across their learning and confidently engage with the wider world. This is a small Catholic secondary school in the heart of Croydon. It is proud to be one of the highest-achieving schools in the borough, with a strong reputation for continuous improvement and excellent student behaviour.
Why work at this school:
Excellent levels of progress within the school and one of the highest in its borough.
Convenient travel links
A collaborative approach and positive relationships.
Strong strategic leadership.
Support from managers and colleagues.
Equality of opportunities for staff.
Appreciation of staff achievement and contribution.
Induction of new staff and ongoing development for ECT.
Students' respect for staff and others.
Support for career progression.
Access to on-site car and bicycle parking facilities for all members of staff.
Generous local authority pension scheme for support staff.
The successful candidate will:
· Deliver high-quality, engaging History and Religious Education lessons that inspire and challenge students.
· Drive strong outcomes and high standards through effective planning, assessment and feedback.
· Use resources imaginatively to bring History to life and support critical thinking.
If you are a reflective History and Religious Education practitioner with a strong moral purpose and a belief in every child's potential to succeed, Tradewind Recruitment would love to hear from you today.
To apply for this role you will need to:
* Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification
* Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
* CV must cover full work history
* Legal right to work in the UK
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