Teacher of History – Permanent

This Teacher of History role is focused on high-quality classroom delivery and student engagement within a successful, supportive department. It is particularly well-suited for someone starting their career (ECT) or returning to the profession.

Here are the core bullet points and requirements for the position:

Core Responsibilities (The “What”)

• Curriculum Delivery: Teach History across mixed-ability classes, ensuring lessons are student-centered and passionate.

• Differentiation: Adapt teaching methods to both support lower-ability students and stretch high-achievers within the same classroom.

• Examination Prep: Contribute to teaching at the GCSE level, with the potential to teach A Level classes.

• Collaboration: Work as a “team player” within a highly experienced department to deliver innovative History resources.

• Secondary Subject (Optional): Ability to teach a second subject like Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE) or general Humanities is a noted advantage.

Candidate Requirements (The “Who”)

• Subject Expertise: Must possess “strong” and “deep” subject knowledge in History.

• Classroom Talent: Must be a dynamic and creative practitioner who can build positive relationships with students.

• Educational Philosophy: A demonstrated commitment to the “Achievement for All” philosophy.

• Experience Level: Open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs), experienced teachers, or those returning to the profession after a break.

Key Professional Traits

• Communication: Able to clearly communicate enthusiasm for History to students of all levels.

• Innovation: A desire to work within an innovative and forward-thinking departmental team.

• Supportive Nature: Willingness to engage with the school’s internal support and development programmes.

Logistics & Timeline

• Start Date: September 2026.

• Status: Full-time (implied), with specific support available for ECTs.

• Application Tip: If you can teach RPE or Humanities, the posting explicitly asks you to state this clearly in your application.