History Teacher - Grammar School (Exeter, Easter 2025)

Perham Education Partnership; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious grammar school in Exeter as a History Teacher. This role focuses on delivering engaging lessons that inspire students to love history, while promoting critical thinking and active engagement. You will be part of a high-performing team, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Engaged student body

Strong history extracurricular activities

Qualifications

• Passionate about inquiry-led learning.
• Ability to challenge bright students.
• Collaborative teacher within a high-performing department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and stimulating history lessons.
• Encourage critical thinking and debate among students.
• Contribute to history-related enrichment activities and societies.

Skills

Academic excellence

Critical thinking

Passion for history

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)

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Exeter, United Kingdom

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24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

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Do you believe history is more than just dates and facts?

Can you challenge students to think critically, engage with historical debates, and understand the past's impact on the present and future?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an exceptional History Teacher to join our high-achieving grammar school, where academic curiosity, intellectual challenge, and a love for learning are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver engaging and intellectually stimulating history lessons that inspire a deep love for the subject.
• Encourage students to analyse sources, engage in debate, and develop high-level critical thinking skills.
• Use historical inquiry, primary documents, and academic scholarship to challenge students and broaden their understanding.
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities such as history societies, Oxbridge preparation, field trips, and academic competitions.

Who You Are

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS or equivalent) with a passion for academic excellence and inquiry-led learning.
• An educator who can stretch and challenge the brightest students while supporting a range of learning styles.
• Someone who understands history not just as a subject but as a discipline that shapes the way students view the world.
• A collaborative and innovative teacher who enjoys working in a high-performing department.

Why Join Us?

• A prestigious and academically ambitious grammar school with a culture of scholarship and intellectual curiosity.
• A highly motivated and engaged student body eager to explore history in depth.
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership, and curriculum innovation.
• A school that values both academic rigor and enrichment, with a strong tradition of history-related extracurricular activities.