Teacher of History and Religious Studies

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our fantastic school. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, innovative and inspirational teacher with the passion and enthusiasm to fulfil an important role in the school as a Teacher of History and Religious Studies. Results at GCSE are strong, but we are relentless in our drive for improvement, and you will be empowered to bring your subject expertise, emotional intelligence and curriculum vision to secure excellent results for every child, regardless of their starting point. This post would suit somebody looking for their first teaching role, or someone with more experience, who would like to work in a thriving curriculum area. The key is that you are enthusiastic and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive teaching team. Come and visit us! Please come and visit and meet members of our team before you apply. Weydon School is a large, vibrant and over-subscribed school in an unspoilt area of Surrey within easy reach of London. We are the founding member school of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust, which also comprises Woolmer Hill School, Rodborough School, Farnham Heath End School, Frogmore Community College and Eggar's School alongside primary and specialist schools from the local area. The close proximity of these schools allows many opportunities for staff collaboration. In 2026 The Times ranked Weydon School as the top 11-16 secondary school in the country for attainment and for our extra-curricular offer. Weydon also features in the Good Schools Guide where it is described as "slick state schooling at its best". You can read the full report here. We can offer you:

• Free use of our fitness suite & extra-curricular opportunities such as staff Zumba
• Cash back medical scheme
• Priority admissions for Children of staff (subject to service/skills shortage)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Lifestyle discounts and benefits scheme through our employee benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• International school trip opportunities
• Extensive staff CPD offering
For further information on Weydon School and what we can offer you, please visit https://www.weydonschool.surrey.sch.uk/ If you would like to discuss the post or have a tour of the school before making an application, you would be very welcome. Please call Miranda Francis, our HR Officer, for an informal chat on or email recruitment@weydonschool.surrey.sch.uk Please complete an online application on our recruitment platform. Closing date: 9.00am on 12 May 2026. Interview date: w/c 18 May 2026. We reserve the right to close this job early. Please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our fantastic school. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, innovative and inspirational teacher with the passion and enthusiasm to fulfil an important role in the school as a Teacher of History and Religious Studies. Results at GCSE are strong, but we are relentless in our drive for improvement, and you will be empowered to bring your subject expertise, emotional intelligence and curriculum vision to secure excellent results for every child, regardless of their starting point. This post would suit somebody looking for their first teaching role, or someone with more experience, who would like to work in a thriving curriculum area. The key is that you are enthusiastic and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive teaching team.

Please come and visit and meet members of our team before you apply. Weydon School is a large, vibrant and over-subscribed school in an unspoilt area of Surrey within easy reach of London. We are the founding member school of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust, which also comprises Woolmer Hill School, Rodborough School, Farnham Heath End School, Frogmore Community College and Eggar's School alongside primary and specialist schools from the local area. The close proximity of these schools allows many opportunities for staff collaboration. In 2026 The Times ranked Weydon School as the top 11-16 secondary school in the country for attainment and for our extra-curricular offer. Weydon also features in the Good Schools Guide where it is described as "slick state schooling at its best". You can read the full report here.


• Free use of our fitness suite & extra-curricular opportunities such as staff Zumba
• Cash back medical scheme
• Priority admissions for Children of staff (subject to service/skills shortage)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Lifestyle discounts and benefits scheme through our employee benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• International school trip opportunities
• Extensive staff CPD offering