History Teacher

Dynamic History Teacher

Location: Hackney, Inner London Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity: Your Next Chapter Awaits

Are you a History Teacher with a passion for bringing the past to life and fostering critical historical inquiry? We are seeking an exceptional and dedicated educator to join a thriving Humanities department at an innovative secondary school located in the vibrant borough of Hackney. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on student understanding of historical events, their causes and consequences, within a diverse and culturally rich community.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As a History Teacher, you'll:

• Deliver engaging and challenging History lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including GCSE and A-Level.
• Inspire a love for historical research, source analysis, and debate through innovative teaching methodologies.
• Assess student progress effectively, providing constructive feedback and targeted support to ensure every student reaches their full potential.
• Contribute to the development of exciting departmental resources, historical reenactment projects, and extracurricular history clubs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, develop engaging schemes of work, and drive continuous improvement across the faculty.

About Our School: Where You'll Thrive

Our school is a highly-regarded and inclusive secondary school in Hackney, known for its strong academic achievements and its commitment to developing well-rounded global citizens. We pride ourselves on our richly diverse student body and staff, who contribute to a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Our facilities are modern, and we encourage interdisciplinary learning to connect history with contemporary issues. We believe in nurturing curious, analytical, and socially conscious individuals.

The Ideal Candidate: Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a History Teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a specialism in History.
• Has proven experience teaching History across relevant Key Stages, with a strong track record of student progress.
• Possesses excellent subject knowledge, a profound understanding of historical narratives, and up-to-date understanding of the History curriculum.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom management skills and the ability to inspire students of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Is committed to continuous professional development, a collaborative team player, and adaptable to the needs of a fast-paced urban school.

What We Offer: More Than Just a Job

Joining our team means you'll benefit from:

• A highly competitive salary on the Inner London MPS/UPS scale, reflecting your expertise and dedication.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities, including bespoke training programs and leadership pathways.
• A supportive and collegiate working environment with a dedicated and passionate Humanities department.
• Modern, well-equipped classrooms and access to a wealth of historical resources.
• A comprehensive staff well-being program that prioritises your welfare.
• Excellent transport links within a vibrant East London borough with rich cultural offerings.
• The chance to make a profound difference in the lives of bright, curious, and diverse students.

Apply Now: Take the Next Step

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of historians and critical thinkers!