Teacher of History (Graduate Trainee)

UPPINGHAM SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

We seek to appoint a first-rate graduate of History from September 2025.

Trainee teachers will complete the University of Buckingham PGCE, which leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), whilst teaching a reduced timetable. Guided by an in-school mentor, trainees have full responsibility for their own classes during the year. They also undertake teaching placements in a different school setting.

All Uppingham’s teachers play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, by taking on responsibilities in addition to classroom teaching.

The co-curricular programme is exceptionally varied and includes a wide range of arts, sports, CCF, community engagement projects, as well as the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Every teacher is attached as a tutor to one of the School’s sixteen houses.

Accommodation will be available.

The person appointed will be a strong, dynamic character with excellent subject knowledge, a good degree, and the ability to build an appropriate rapport with pupils.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

1. 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
2. Discount on School fees
3. Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
4. 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
5. Westfield healthcare
6. Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
7. Contributory pension scheme
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. In house Occupational Health Service
10. Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
11. Free staff lunches during term-time
12. Free annual Flu vaccinations
13. Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
14. Cycle to Work scheme
15. Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
16. Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
17. Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

Application Details:

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Closing date: Monday 21 April 2025 at 9.00am.

Interviews: Week commencing 28 April 2025.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.