About the role
We seek to appoint an inspirational history teacher who can support the development of history in the school to ensure that all students achieve outstanding outcomes in the subject.
The right candidate will thrive on the challenge of working with our staff and students to ensure that the teaching and learning is consistently good and excellent; that all students are given opportunities to develop their skills according to their needs, and that all students achieve highly and develop in confidence. You will be committed to finding inclusive approaches to inspire students and to improving the life-chances of all our students.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais in becoming an excellent school.
Ysgol Penglais has much to offer:
- a research-based school with good relationships between staff and students
- a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
- access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth
- located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty
What we offer
- Work-life balance
- Lifestyle savings scheme
- Generous employer pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Learning and development
Interviews: W/C 20th April 2026
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
Ysgol Penglais School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS and other checks appropriate to the post.
Ysgol Penglais School is an equal opportunities employer.
