History Teacher

Smile Education; Telford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking a History Teacher to join a secondary school in Telford. The role involves delivering engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach KS5 where needed, and creating an inclusive learning environment to promote critical thinking.

You will plan, assess and provide feedback to support students’ progress, preparing them for GCSEs while collaborating closely with the History department to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching History in UK secondary schools.
• Experience teaching GCSE History is advantageous.
• Ability to inspire curiosity and learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality History lessons.
• Teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4; KS5 if required.
• Create an inclusive learning environment encouraging debate.
• Develop students' analytical and communication skills.
• Assess, mark and provide feedback to drive progress.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE examinations and outcomes.
• Collaborate with the History department to support school goals.

Skills

History knowledge

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Differentiation

Communication skills

Education

UK QTS or History PGCE

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a History Teacher to join a secondary school in Telford.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school committed to providing an ambitious and academically broad education, alongside a rich range of extracurricular opportunities. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, develop their confidence and character, and prepare for the next stage of their education and future careers.

The school has a strong reputation for high academic standards and is committed to ensuring that every student feels happy, safe and supported to achieve their full potential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality, engaging and purposeful History lessons.
• Teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5 where required.
• Creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, debate and independent thinking.
• Developing students’ ability to analyse historical events, sources and interpretations.
• Supporting students to develop strong analytical, critical-thinking and communication skills.
• Differentiating and adapting lessons to meet the needs of pupils with SEND and other additional needs.
• Assessing, marking and providing constructive feedback to support student progress.
• Preparing students effectively for GCSE examinations and supporting strong academic outcomes.
• Developing students’ understanding of key historical periods, events, individuals and themes.
• Encouraging students to make connections between historical events and the wider social, political and cultural context.
• Working collaboratively within the History department to contribute to the continued success of the faculty.
• Supporting the wider development of students through positive relationships, high expectations and effective classroom management.

The School Are Looking For

• History ECTs or fully qualified History Teachers.
• Experience teaching History within UK secondary school classrooms.
• Strong knowledge of the relevant History curriculum.
• Experience teaching GCSE History would be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for History and the ability to inspire curiosity and a love of learning.
• A calm, professional and engaging classroom presence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Flexibility, reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting student progress.
• A commitment to creating a positive, ambitious and inclusive learning environment.

Safeguarding

Smile Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be expected to undertake the necessary compliance checks, including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.