History Teacher

Classroom Talent; Luton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Classroom Talent, in partnership with a well-regarded 11–18 secondary school in Luton, Bedfordshire, seeks a History Teacher for a permanent, full-time post from January 2027. The successful candidate will join a large Humanities faculty and teach History across KS3, GCSE and A Level.

The role involves delivering engaging lessons, contributing to curriculum planning and assessment, and driving student progress in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or QTLS is essential.
• Strong History subject knowledge.
• Confident teaching History across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Strong classroom practitioner with high expectations.
• Passionate about History and able to inspire students.
• Committed to achieving strong outcomes for students.
• Able to work collaboratively within a large Humanities faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3, GCSE and A Level.
• Deliver engaging and challenging History lessons.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment and student progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Humanities faculty.

Skills

History knowledge

Teaching KS3- KS5

Inspire students

Education

UK QTS or QTLS

Job description

History Teacher

Luton, Bedfordshire

January 2027 Start

Permanent, Full-Time – Employed directly by the school

MPS/UPS £34,069 – £52,835 – England Pay Scale

Are you a passionate History Teacher looking for a new permanent opportunity from January 2027?

Are you looking to join a school where History is a popular and highly valued subject, with over half of students choosing to study History at GCSE?

Would you like to become part of a large and established Humanities faculty of approximately 15 teachers, covering History, Geography, RE, Psychology and Law?

Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a well-regarded 11–18 secondary school in Luton, Bedfordshire, that is looking to appoint a qualified History Teacher from January 2027 on a permanent, full-time contract, employed directly by the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for a History Teacher who is passionate about their subject and confident teaching across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

JOB DESCRIPTION – HISTORY TEACHER

• History Teacher – KS3, KS4 and KS5


• MPS/UPS £34,069 – £52,835 – England Pay Scale


• January 2027 start


• Permanent, full-time position employed directly by the school


• Teach History across KS3, GCSE and A Level


• Deliver engaging and challenging History lessons


• Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment and student progress


• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Humanities faculty

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION – HISTORY TEACHER

• UK QTS or QTLS is essential


• Strong History subject knowledge


• Confident teaching History across KS3, KS4 and KS5


• Strong classroom practitioner with high expectations


• Passionate about History and able to inspire students


• Committed to achieving strong outcomes for students


• Able to work collaboratively within a large Humanities faculty

SCHOOL INFORMATION – HISTORY TEACHER

The school is an established 11–18 secondary school based in Luton, Bedfordshire.

The Humanities faculty is a large and established team of approximately 15 teachers covering History, Geography, RE, Psychology and Law.

History is taught across KS3, GCSE and A Level and is an extremely popular subject within the school, with over half of students choosing History at GCSE.

The school has a supportive leadership team, a strong focus on Teaching & Learning and excellent opportunities for CPD and future career progression.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a History Teacher who wants to join a school where History has a strong profile and excellent GCSE uptake while becoming part of a collaborative and established Humanities faculty.

Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.