Teacher of Humanities (with specialism in History)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG7 3XJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in History. The successful candidate will teach to GCSE level with the opportunity of A level teaching. The ability to teach another Humanities subject is desirable.

We warmly welcome applications from ECTs looking for their first appointment as well as more experienced practitioners. As the lead school for the Möbius Maths Hub and regional centre for Teaching School Hub Berkshire, The Willink can offer the successful candidate unrivalled professional development and subject leadership opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos. As the preferred state school in our area, we attract learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has 1200 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, under scoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community.

For further information and an application pack please visit the school website. Completed application forms should be sent to Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk . For an informal conversation contact Head of Humanities, Eve Mace emace@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

Further details about the role

The closing date for final applications is Thursday 17th September 2026.

Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance (KCSIE). Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching Right to work Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. For more information see www.homeoffice.gov.uk

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