History Teacher

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant academy in Northampton is looking for a dedicated History Teacher to join its team from January 2026. This full-time permanent role involves teaching across Key Stages 3-5 and fostering critical thinking among students. The ideal candidate should hold QTS or an equivalent qualification with experience in teaching History at GCSE and ideally A-Level. The school offers a structured CPD program and supportive leadership committed to staff wellbeing, making it a thriving environment for educators.

Benefits

Salary aligned to MPS / UPS scale

Structured CPD programme

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge and experience with History curriculum.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons fostering critical thinking.
• Willingness to collaborate with other faculty.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Key Stages 3-5.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment design.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the history team.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in History

Experience teaching History at GCSE and A-Level

Ability to stimulate enquiry and debate

Adaptability and teamwork

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

A vibrant and high-aspiring 11–18 academy in Northampton is seeking a dedicated History Teacher to join its humanities team from January 2026 (or earlier). This full-time, permanent position will see you teaching across Key Stages 3–5, including A-Level. The role is ideal for someone excited to shape ambitious learners and contribute to a thriving school culture.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to welcome a teacher who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Has strong subject knowledge and experience teaching History through GCSE and ideally A-Level
• Can deliver lessons that stimulate enquiry, debate, and critical thinking
• Uses assessment, questioning, and reflection to deepen student understanding
• Works well in teams, adapts to change, and remains focused on student progress

Experience of organising field trips, linking with local heritage sites or museums, or leading enrichment (debating, research clubs, history societies) will strengthen your application.

About the School

This mixed 11–18 academy has over 1,700 students on roll and is part of a well‑known national trust. It holds an Outstanding rating in all areas following its most recent inspection. Pupils are known to thrive, staff deliver an exceptional education, and behaviour is polite, respectful, and calm.

The school has a flourishing Sixth Form, boasting state‑of‑the‑art facilities including IT suites, silent study rooms and social areas. Students regularly progress to prestigious universities, with a strong track record in STEM and humanities.

Academic outcomes at GCSE are strong: the school’s provisional Progress 8 score is +0.82, and nearly 80% of students achieve 5 or more Grade 9–4s including English and Maths. The history and humanities faculty is respected for offering a connected curriculum, rich with source work, historical thinking skills and student‑led inquiry.

The leadership places strong emphasis on equity, individual support, and high expectations for all. Teachers consistently praise the collegial culture, strong leadership, and the emphasis placed on professional development, with many opportunities to lead, research or specialise further.

What’s on Offer

• Salary aligned to the MPS / UPS scale, with potential for additional responsibility payments
• A structured CPD programme and clear pathways for career progression
• Supportive leadership committed to staff wellbeing and workload balance
• Access to modern departmental resources, specialist classrooms, and shared planning time
• A chance to make a lasting impact in a school with ambition, integrity, and momentum

The Role in More Detail

You will plan rigorous, engaging lessons across the full age range, encouraging historical thinking, analysis of sources and student‑led investigation. You will contribute to curriculum development, assessment design and cross‑curricular projects (e.g. linking with English, Politics or Geography). You may lead visits to heritage sites, local archives, or museums, and support scholarship or research projects for Sixth Formers.

Collaboration is central: the history team shares resources, co‑plans, and regularly evaluates practice. Your voice will be heard; you’ll be empowered to bring in fresh ideas and help shape the direction of the subject area.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated History Teacher eager to thrive in a supportive, high‑performing environment, please submit your CV. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be scheduled before the closing date.