History Teacher

EdEx – Education Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate History Teacher to join their supportive team in Maidstone. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to inspire students and contribute to a thriving department. With a focus on professional development and a strong emphasis on student success, this role promises a rewarding career path. The school boasts impressive facilities, excellent student behavior, and a commitment to staff wellbeing. If you're ready to make a difference in a 'Good' graded school, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid wellbeing day

Early finish on Fridays

Access to employee support schemes

Opportunities for flexible working

Quality online CPD

Free onsite parking

Childcare salary sacrifice

Cycle scheme

Active Staff Association for events

Qualifications

• Must have UK QTS or be in the process of obtaining it.
• Strong academic background with a degree in History.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring and motivating students in History.
• Collaborating with a team of teachers and Head of Department.

Skills

UK QTS

Strong subject knowledge in History

Teaching Standards

Collaboration with team

Inspiring and motivating students

Education

Degree in History

A Levels

GCSEs

Job description

History Teacher | Highly Respected School | Maidstone | September 2025

A 'Good' graded school in the heart of Maidstone is looking for a compassionate, ambitious, and well-rounded History Teacher for a September 2025 start. This is a permanent, school-based contract, not a supply or short-term position. There are potential TLR opportunities for ambitious or experienced History Teachers too!

We have worked with this Maidstone secondary school for a couple of years, placing Teaching Assistants, Teachers, and Back Office staff with them. They have a low staff turnover and a strong, supportive SLT. Charlie at EdEx can provide more information about the school if you're interested!

Key highlights of this school & History Teacher vacancy:

1. Entitlement to a paid wellbeing day
2. Early finish on Fridays for professional development and research
3. Collaborative professional partnerships as part of a local Teaching Alliance
4. Access to employee support schemes
5. Opportunities for flexible working where possible
6. Access to quality online CPD

The Head of Humanities is seeking an ambitious History Teacher with a hardworking attitude who can contribute ideas and research to the department. The school has around 1000 students, excellent facilities, great career progression, CPD opportunities, and boasts impressive student behaviour. Known for their supportive SLT and strong Progress 8 results across subjects, as well as successful KS5 results leading to Oxbridge placements, this is an exciting opportunity for a History Teacher to join the school.

Job Description - History Teacher

• Inspiring and motivating students
• Collaborating with a team of teachers and Head of Department
• September 2025 start, full-time & permanent contract
• MPS1 - UPS3 + TLRs (size dependent on experience)
• Salary: £31,650 - £49,084
• Located in Maidstone

Person Specification - History Teacher

• Must have UK QTS or be in the process of obtaining it
• Strong academic background: Degree, A Levels, GCSEs
• Meeting the 8 Teaching Standards to a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' level
• Strong subject knowledge in History
• Willingness to listen to feedback

School Details - History Teacher

• Graded 'Good' in the latest Ofsted report
• Impressive Progress 8 results
• Modern and creative facilities
• Excellent student behaviour
• Additional support from graduate Teaching Assistants
• Effective PPA allocation for work/life balance
• Touchscreen Chromebooks with G Suite Education
• Pension Scheme
• Additional benefits: childcare salary sacrifice, cycle scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Active Staff Association for sports and social events

If you're interested in this opportunity, interviews and lesson observations can be arranged immediately. To apply, send your CV to Charlie at EdEx. You will be contacted within 12 hours if shortlisted.