Teacher of History and Politics

What skills and experience we're looking for

The WLFS History Department is nationally leading. We have an exceptional academic track record, numerous teachers in the department who are published authors, and our innovative Key Stage 3 curriculum was part of the DfE’s Curriculum Programme. We have consistently excellent uptake at both GCSE and A Level, with almost 100 pupils currently studying either Modern or Medieval History A Level at our Sixth Form.

Our track record of getting students into top universities is outstanding, with multiple students each year receiving offers to study History at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Politics is a similarly popular subject at A-level, with two classes running each year. It is an experienced department, with highly engaged students, a large number of who go onto study Politics or International Relations at top Universities each year.

Both departments are supportive and collaborative, with lessons centrally planned and resourced as part of our sensible approach to workload.

• to impart your passion for History and Politics to the pupils you teach, whilst also ensuring their mastery of the subject.
• To assist the Head of Department in planning and delivering schemes of work for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Specific experience in teaching Politics at A-level, and a through understanding of the Edexcel Politics A-level course.
• to monitor the progress of pupils according to the department and school assessment policy.
• to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the department by taking part in collaborative planning, sharing resources, mentoring and observing teachers, and participating in continuing professional development.
• to be a form tutor, and work collaboratively with your year group team.
• to contribute to the wider school life, such as events, trips, and co-curricular clubs.

• strong subject knowledge, a passion for History and Politics, and an ability to communicate that passion to pupils;
• an ability to teach History and Politics at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 to all ability levels, including pupils with SEN;
• a proven track record of excellent History and Politics teaching and, where relevant, outstanding outcomes for pupils at both GCSE and A-level;
• an understanding of the ethos of the West London Free School, and a commitment to teaching a knowledge-based curriculum;
• high expectations of pupil conduct and behaviour;
• excellent team working skills;
• excellent communication skills with both pupils and staff;
• a willingness to contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme.

The West London Free School is one of the country's pioneering free schools, renowned for academic excellence, high standards of behaviour and a wide choice of co‑curricular clubs. Since our foundation in 2011, we have provided all children with a rigorous, knowledge‑rich education irrespective of their background. We believe that knowledge is a good in and of itself, empowering pupils to understand and take an interest in the world around them.

The education we offer is not just a preparation for work, but a preparation for life. As such, we value the knowledge of our teachers, and the passion for their subject that they bring to the classroom.

We offer a challenging curriculum, with a supportive environment, underpinned by fantastic teachers. Through this combination, pupils at the West London Free School excel. The Sunday Times chose us to be their ‘London Comprehensive School of the Year’ in 2025, and UK ‘Comprehensive School of the Year’ in 2026. Our most recent exam results in 2025 were our best yet as a school:

• A-level: 60% of entries were graded A
  * to A, and 87% were graded A
  * to
  
  B.
• GCSE: 63% of entries were graded 9 to 7, and 93% were graded 9 to 4. Our Attainment 8 was 69.1, making us the fourth best comprehensive school in England for GCSE outcomes.
• WLFS students went on to study at some of the best universities in the UK and abroad, with 13 students accepted to courses at Oxford or Cambridge in 2024.

At the West London Free School, we aim to build a…