History Teacher | Inspire Inquiry & Curriculum Leadership

Marchant Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting an independent school in Southampton, Hampshire, in recruiting a History Teacher. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, inspiring curiosity while covering key periods, events and themes.

You will evaluate sources, challenge bias and foster critical thinking, with strong emphasis on assessment and feedback. A TLR may arise for the right candidate, with potential curriculum leadership opportunities within the department.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across relevant age groups.
• Make historical topics accessible, stimulating and academically challenging.
• Develop pupils’ knowledge of key periods, events, individuals and themes.
• Teach pupils to evaluate primary and secondary sources, recognise bias and consider differing interpretations.
• Build strong analytical, research, essay-writing and independent learning skills.
• Use questioning, discussion, debate and enquiry-based learning to deepen understanding.
• Assess pupils’ progress effectively and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Adapt teaching approaches to support different learning needs and help every pupil fulfil their potential.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement, behaviour, participation and academic progress.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, departmental resources and the wider life of the school.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, pupils and parents as appropriate.
• Promote a classroom culture of curiosity, respect, critical thinking and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons that meet pupil needs.
• Develop pupils’ knowledge of periods, events and themes.
• Teach to evaluate sources, recognise bias, and interpret history.
• Build analytical, research, essay writing and independent learning skills.
• Use questioning, discussion, debate and enquiry-based learning to deepen understanding.
• Assess progress and provide clear feedback.
• Adapt teaching to diverse learning needs and help every pupil progress.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental resources.
• Collaborate with colleagues, pupils and parents where appropriate.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Questioning & discussion

Assessment & feedback

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Inclusive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in History or related

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting an independent school in Southampton, Hampshire, in recruiting a History Teacher. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, inspiring curiosity while covering key periods, events and themes.

You will evaluate sources, challenge bias and foster critical thinking, with strong emphasis on assessment and feedback. A TLR may arise for the right candidate, with potential curriculum leadership opportunities within the department.