History Teacher

The Knights Templar School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knights Templar School is seeking an enthusiastic History teacher to join a thriving department in Baldock, England. The role is available from January 2027 or April 2027 and can be full time or part time.

You will join a friendly department of eight specialist teachers, with a strong focus on quality first teaching and ongoing professional development. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, capable of delivering outstanding lessons across the age range, and

Qualifications

• Believes in young people and has a passion for history.
• Dynamic and inspirational in the classroom with a commitment to continued professional development.
• Able to teach across the age and ability range in a collaborative department.
• Committed to raising standards of attainment and high expectations of students.

Responsibilities

• Teach History to a wide age range across the department.
• Contribute to high quality teaching and learning and quality-first teaching.
• Engage in CPD and mentoring opportunities within a supportive team.

Skills

Passion for history

Dynamic teaching

Team collaboration

Student-focused

Classroom management

Education

QTS/PGCE or equivalent

Job description

We require for January 2027 or April 2027, an enthusiastic and committed full time/part-time teacher of History to work within a thriving and successful department. The successful applicant will have a passion for their subject, as well a commitment to continuing professional development. The post offers the opportunity to teach across the age and ability range and the successful candidate will be joining a friendly, committed department, currently made up of eight specialist teachers. We are a hugely collaborative department with a strong emphasis on quality first teaching as well as continuing professional development which will be an ideal environment for an early career or more experienced teacher alike.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Believes in young people.
• Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational in the classroom.
• Is keen to work alongside an established, highly motivated team.
• Is passionate about their subject.
• Ensures all students succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential.
• Has the ability to teach outstanding lessons across the age range.
• Is committed to raising standards of attainment.
• Sets high expectations of themselves and their students.

In return we will offer you:

• ECTs at Knights Templar will receive full support and will benefit from our outstanding coaching and mentoring programme.
• An excellent range of CPD opportunities for staff.
• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
• Stability among teaching and support staff which brings both experience and commitment to our school community
• Supportive governing body and a senior leadership team that encourages a large degree of autonomy for middle leaders
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
• A community school in the historic market town of Baldock, 33 miles north of London, within 30-40 minutes of both Cambridge and London by road or train.
• Extra-curricular sporting/musical facilities for staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Sports Centre Membership
• Cycle to work scheme

In April 2023, Ofsted graded the school as “good” and they commented that ‘Pupils want to succeed. They work hard in lessons and enjoy their subjects. They learn and achieve well. This includes the older students in the sixth form.’

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have questions about this role please email Fiona Roper, [e-mail].

Closing Date: 09:00, Tuesday, 17 November 2026