History Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a passionate History Teacher to join the Humanities Department at a well-established secondary school in Hackney from January.

This long-term opportunity is ideal for a History specialist eager to inspire pupils and contribute to high academic achievement. The role involves teaching History across KS3 and KS4, with potential KS5, planning engaging lessons, developing historical knowledge and critical thinking, and collaborating with colleagues to maintain

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Strong subject knowledge and genuine passion for History.
• Experience teaching History at secondary level.
• Ability to deliver engaging and stimulating lessons.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to raising achievement and helping all students fulfil their potential.
• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for contributing to wider school life.

Responsibilities

• Teaching History across KS3 and KS4, with potential opportunities to teach at KS5.
• Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons.
• Developing students' historical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Maintaining high expectations of student achievement, behaviour and progress.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the continued success of the Humanities Department.

Skills

QTS

History knowledge

Secondary teaching

Engaging lessons

Behaviour management

Raising achievement

Collaborative approach

Job description

History Teacher

Hackney

January Start | Long-Term Opportunity | KS3-KS5

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed History Teacher to join the Humanities Department of a well-established and successful secondary school in Hackney from January. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a passionate History specialist who is keen to inspire students and contribute to a school with high expectations and a strong commitment to academic achievement.

The school is a popular, mixed 11-19 comprehensive with an established reputation in the local community. It offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, combining high academic expectations with a strong emphasis on students' personal development, wider opportunities and preparation for life beyond school.

The Humanities Department

The successful candidate will join a dedicated Humanities team with a commitment to delivering an engaging and challenging curriculum. History is an important part of the school's broad academic offer, encouraging students to develop their historical knowledge, analytical skills and ability to evaluate evidence and construct well-reasoned arguments.

The school places considerable emphasis on ensuring students have access to a rich and balanced curriculum, with History available as a post-16 academic pathway alongside a range of other A-Level and vocational subjects.

The Role

• Teaching History across KS3 and KS4, with potential opportunities to teach at KS5.
• Planning and delivering engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons.
• Developing students' historical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Maintaining high expectations of student achievement, behaviour and progress.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the continued success of the Humanities Department.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A strong subject knowledge and genuine passion for History.
• Experience teaching History at secondary level.
• The ability to deliver engaging and stimulating lessons.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A commitment to raising achievement and helping all students fulfil their potential.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for contributing to wider school life