History Teacher

Heart Teaching; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is seeking an enthusiastic History Teacher in Sevenoaks to deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. The ideal candidate will hold QTS and possess strong subject knowledge. We prioritize safeguarding and offer a supportive school culture focused on success.

Benefits

High-quality CPD opportunities

Modern classrooms and resources

Supportive department

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for application.
• Strong passion for History required.
• Experience in delivering engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons.
• Track student progress using assessment data.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and resource development.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Behaviour-management skills

Ability to inspire students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

History Teacher

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent, UK, TN13 1

Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 2025-12-22

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable History Teacher to join our department. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and Key Stage 5 if applicable), delivering high-quality lessons that inspire students and support them to achieve excellent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured History lessons.
• Use assessment data to inform teaching and track student progress.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development, and enrichment activities.
• Maintain high standards of student behaviour and learning in the classroom.
• Participate in departmental meetings, CPD, and whole‑school responsibilities.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for History.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and behaviour‑management skills.
• Commitment to collaborative working and professional development.

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced Humanities department.
• High‑quality CPD and career progression opportunities.
• Modern classrooms and resources.
• A positive and inclusive school culture focused on staff and student success.

At Heart Teaching, we are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To ensure their safety, we undertake rigorous safeguarding checks for all staff, implement a robust recruitment process, provide ongoing training, encourage vigilant reporting, maintain comprehensive policies and procedures, and continuously review and improve our practices. As an educational recruitment agency, we recognize our responsibility in safeguarding the children we serve, and we prioritise their protection above all else.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Please be aware that it is strictly prohibited to apply for any role that involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are currently barred from engaging in such activity. This is a serious offence and can have legal consequences. We prioritise the safety and well‑being of children, and as such, we are committed to conducting thorough background checks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are aware that you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, we urge you to refrain from applying for these positions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in creating a safe environment for children.

Heart Teaching wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. We oppose all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. All applications for employment will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.