Trainee (PGCE or ECT) Teacher of History - one year contract

Required: September 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 (We welcome early applications)
(Subsidised shared staff accommodation is available if required)

Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

We are seeking a passionate and ambitious graduate to join our thriving History Department as a Trainee Teacher of History from September 2026. This exciting one-year opportunity offers full PGCE sponsorship through the University of Buckingham, or funded ECT support through ISTIP, alongside a competitive salary and outstanding mentoring within one of the UK's leading independent schools.

You will join a vibrant and inclusive community where a shared love of learning underpins everything we do. History is a highly valued and popular subject throughout the School, with teaching opportunities spanning Key Stage 3, GCSE, A Level, IB History, Politics and Global Politics. Early career teachers benefit from reduced timetables, expert mentoring, supportive observations and a structured programme of professional development designed to build confidence, expertise and independence in the classroom.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or career-changers looking to begin a rewarding career in teaching through a school-based training route. With a collaborative department, exceptional training provision and a genuine commitment to professional growth, Brentwood offers an inspiring environment in which to develop as an outstanding teacher and inspire the next generation of historians.

For further information about working at Brentwood School, please see the links on this page or email: Applications can be submitted through the TES website, alternatively, applicants who do not have a TES account should use the relevant Interactive Recruitment Form on this page. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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