Teacher of History

Overview

Acland Burghley School is looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of History from September 2026.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a strong classroom teacher to work within our dynamic Humanities faculty. The successful candidate will be passionate about learning in History and will have a strong commitment to ensuring that every child achieves the highest possible academic standards. You will be able to teach History at KS3-5, but the ability also to teach RE at KS3 would be an advantage. This post would be suitable for an ECT, or a more experienced practitioner looking to develop their career in a different setting.

Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. It is part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools.

Personal attributes

Above all, applicants should demonstrate an uncompromising belief in the potential of every student. If you share our passion for ensuring high standards for all, and have the ambition to be part of an exciting future for young people in our school, we would very much like to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

Inner London Pay Scale 

Location

Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road
London
London
NW5 1UJ

Supporting documents

• Application form
• Teacher of History Job Pack

Deadline and how to apply

To arrange an informal telephone conversation or a visit to the school, please contact Michelle Lineham, HR Manager on recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 20 May 2026

Interviews will be held on Friday 22 May 2026