History Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Well-resourced ICT facilities

Training School status

Impactful education

Job summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established secondary school based in Southend-on-Sea, who are looking to appoint a History Teacher. The school offers a supportive, forward-thinking learning environment with excellent ICT facilities, specialist teaching resources and a strong commitment to staff development and providing students with an outstanding education.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated History Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis, with responsibility for

Qualifications

• Must have QTS and degree in History.
• Experience teaching KS3/KS4 in History.
• Ability to lead and develop History across KS3.
• Strong classroom management and high expectations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead History across KS3 and contribute to KS4 delivery.
• Deliver engaging and inspiring History lessons.
• Collaborate with the History department to raise standards.
• Support student outcomes and progression.
• Demonstrate leadership potential within a popular department.

Skills

QTS

History knowledge

Leadership potential

Engaging delivery

Strong communication

Education

QTS

Degree in History

Job description

History Teacher

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £34,071 to £52,839 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: CM1

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you a passionate History Teacher looking to take the next step in your career with your first leadership responsibility?

Do you have strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and beyond?

Are you an enthusiastic and innovative educator who is committed to raising aspirations and improving student outcomes?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established secondary school based in Southend-on-Sea, who are looking to appoint a History Teacher. The school offers a supportive, forward-thinking learning environment with excellent ICT facilities, specialist teaching resources and a strong commitment to staff development and providing students with an outstanding education.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated History Teacher on a full-time, permanent basis, with responsibility for leading History across Key Stage 3 / KS3. This is an exciting opportunity for a History Teacher looking to take on their first leadership responsibility, working alongside a highly skilled team of subject specialists within a popular department, with the additional opportunity to teach A Level History and/or A Level Politics.

The successful History Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS and a relevant degree in History or a related subject
• Experience teaching History across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4
• Excellent subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons
• Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to raising standards of achievement
• The ability to demonstrate leadership potential and contribute to departmental improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a dynamic, innovative and hardworking approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• The opportunity to join a skilled, creative and supportive team of teachers and support staff
• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to take on leadership responsibility and shape the future of History at KS3
• The chance to work within a well-resourced specialist learning environment with excellent ICT facilities
• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation with Training School status
• The chance to make a real difference to the educational outcomes and aspirations of young people