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History Teacher - Taunton Grammar School (Easter Start)

TN United Kingdom

Taunton

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GBP 25,000 - 40,000

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3 days ago
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Job summary

A prestigious Grammar School in Taunton is seeking a passionate History Teacher to inspire students and contribute to its outstanding academic programme. The role involves teaching KS3 to KS5, fostering critical thinking and historical inquiry. The school offers excellent resources and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities
Access to extensive historical archives
Cutting-edge classroom technology

Qualifications

  • Experience teaching History from KS3 to KS5 in a high-achieving environment.
  • Strong commitment to academic excellence and student progress.
  • Track record of supporting extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

  • Teach engaging and thought-provoking History curriculum to KS3 and KS5.
  • Inspire students and contribute to the academic programme.
  • Support extracurricular activities such as history clubs and trips.

Skills

Classroom management
Inspiring a love for history
Evaluative skills
Research skills
Communication skills

Education

Degree in History or related field
Formal teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)

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History Teacher - Taunton Grammar School (Easter Start), Taunton

Location: Taunton

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a passionate and dedicated History Teacher looking for an opportunity to join a prestigious Grammar School with a strong academic reputation?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

The Role

A leading Grammar School in Taunton is seeking a History Teacher to inspire students and contribute to its outstanding academic programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly ambitious environment that values intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and academic excellence.

Job Overview

The school is recruiting a History Teacher to teach KS3 to KS5, delivering an engaging and thought-provoking curriculum. The successful candidate will have a passion for historical inquiry, analysis, and debate, helping students develop their evaluative, research, and communication skills.

The School

This prestigious Grammar School consistently achieves exceptional academic results, fostering a love for historical debate, critical analysis, and independent research. The History Department is highly regarded for its challenging curriculum, strong examination outcomes, and dedication to historical scholarship.

With access to extensive historical archives, modern teaching resources, and cutting-edge classroom technology, the school provides an outstanding platform for students to develop their historical understanding, essay-writing skills, and ability to engage in academic discourse. The school also encourages professional development, offering teachers opportunities for career progression, leadership roles, and involvement in national and international historical projects.

History Teacher – Experience and Qualifications
  • A degree in History or a related field
  • A formal teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)
  • Experience teaching History from KS3 to KS5 in a high-achieving environment
  • A strong commitment to academic excellence and student progress
  • Excellent classroom management and an ability to inspire a love for history
  • A track record of supporting extracurricular activities, such as history clubs, student conferences, essay competitions, and historical trips
Application

If you are a History Teacher eager to join a leading Grammar School, please submit your CV as soon as possible.

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