History & Classical Civilisation Teacher | Selective Sixth Form

Marchant Recruitment; Paglesham East End; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a History and Classical Civilisation teacher for a selective sixth form in Sudbury, Suffolk. You will deliver GCSE and A-Level History, with Classical Civilisation and lead advanced discussions to inspire ambitious students.

The successful candidate will have a degree in History, Classics or Ancient History, strong subject knowledge, and an ability to mentor high-achieving students while developing independent research and critical writing skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in History, Classics, Ancient History or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of historical periods and classical civilisation.
• Ability to lead advanced discussion and seminar-style teaching.
• Excellent understanding of essay structure and examination technique.
• Commitment to supporting high-achieving students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE and A-Level History, with Classical Civilisation where appropriate.
• Develop students’ understanding of primary sources and historiography.
• Teach classical societies, mythology, politics and culture.
• Support students with structured argument and critical evaluation.
• Encourage wider reading and independent academic research.

Skills

Seminar teaching

Primary sources analysis

Historiography understanding

Mentoring

Essay writing

Education

History/ Classics/ Ancient History degree

Job description

Role: Teacher of History and Classical Civilisation (KS4–KS5)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: September 2027

Salary: Competitive Salary + Sixth Form Responsibility

Are you a scholarly historian who can inspire students through the study of political power, ancient societies and the development of civilisation?

A selective sixth form in Sudbury is seeking a History and Classical Civilisation Teacher to join its academically focused humanities team. The school encourages students to engage critically with historical evidence and prepare confidently for university study.

The Role

Senior Humanities Teaching: Deliver GCSE and A-Level History, with Classical Civilisation where appropriate.

Historical Interpretation: Develop students’ understanding of primary sources and historiography.

Ancient World Study: Teach classical societies, mythology, politics and culture.

Essay Development: Support students with structured argument and critical evaluation.

University Preparation: Encourage wider reading and independent academic research.

The Candidate

Relevant Degree: A degree in History, Classics, Ancient History or a related field.

Subject Depth: Strong knowledge of historical periods and classical civilisation.

Academic Confidence: Ability to lead advanced discussion and seminar-style teaching.

Written Expertise: Excellent understanding of essay structure and examination technique.

Mentoring Ability: Commitment to supporting high-achieving students.

The Environment

Academic Aspirations: A motivated sixth-form cohort with ambitious destinations.

Specialist Teaching: Small-group discussion and independent research.

Cultural Enrichment: Lectures, museum visits and classical studies activities.

Professional Autonomy: Scope to develop challenging and engaging curriculum content.

History & Classical Civilisation Teacher | Selective Sixth Form • Suffolk, England, United Kingdom