History & Politics Teacher | Sixth Form-Focused School

Marchant Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a sixth form–focused school in Luton to recruit a History and Politics teacher for KS4–KS5. The role focuses on delivering GCSE and A-Level history with Politics where appropriate, and supporting students aiming for university entry.

The successful candidate will lead essay development, source analysis and current affairs discussions, while mentoring students and contributing to enrichment events. Start September 2027 in a full-time permanent post.

Qualifications

• Degree in History, Politics or related subject.
• Strong knowledge of A-Level assessment requirements.
• Excellent essay-writing and critical-thinking skills.
• Confidence to lead sophisticated classroom discussion.
• Mentoring to support students' academic progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE and A-Level History, with Politics teaching where appropriate.
• Teach structured argument, source analysis and critical evaluation.
• Encourage informed discussion of current affairs.
• Support personal statements, admissions preparation and academic research.
• Lead debates, conferences, societies and visiting-speaker events.

Job description

Role: Teacher of History and Politics (KS4–KS5)

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2027

Salary: Competitive Salary + Sixth Form Responsibility Allowance

Are you an academically ambitious historian with the ability to challenge students through political debate, historical interpretation and independent research?

A sixth form-focused school in Luton is seeking a History and Politics Teacher to join its senior humanities team. The successful candidate will teach academically demanding courses and support students preparing for university and competitive applications.

The Role

Senior Teaching: Deliver GCSE and A-Level History, with Politics teaching where appropriate.

Essay Development: Teach structured argument, source analysis and critical evaluation.

Current Affairs: Encourage informed discussion of political and social developments.

University Preparation: Support personal statements, admissions preparation and academic research.

Enrichment: Lead debates, conferences, societies and visiting‑speaker events.

The Candidate

Academic Background: A degree in History, Politics or a related subject.

Senior Curriculum Expertise: Strong knowledge of A-Level assessment requirements.

Analytical Ability: Excellent essay‑writing and critical‑thinking skills.

Confidence: Ability to lead sophisticated classroom discussion.

Mentoring: Commitment to supporting students’ academic progression.

The Environment

Sixth Form Excellence: A school with high university aspirations.

Academic Culture: Strong focus on independent study and debate.

Enrichment: Regular lectures, competitions and university events.

Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop sixth form leadership.