History Teacher - Reading Grammar School - September Start

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

Job summary

A prestigious Grammar School in Reading is seeking a passionate History Teacher to inspire students and enhance their historical understanding. The role involves teaching a stimulating curriculum from KS3 to KS5, while contributing to a challenging and supportive academic environment. The school promotes professional development and encourages teachers to engage in innovative educational projects.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Leadership roles

Involvement in national and international projects

Qualifications

• Passion for historical inquiry, analysis, and debate.
• Experience teaching History from KS3 to KS5 in a high-achieving environment.
• Track record of supporting extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 to KS5, delivering an engaging and thought-provoking curriculum.
• Inspire students and contribute to an outstanding academic programme.
• Manage classroom effectively to foster a love for history.

Skills

Classroom management

Inspiration

Critical thinking

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in History or related field

Formal teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Are you a passionate and dedicated History Teacher looking for an opportunity to join a prestigious Grammar School with a strong academic reputation?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

The Role

A leading Grammar School in Reading is seeking a History Teacher to inspire students and contribute to its outstanding academic programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly ambitious environment that values intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and academic excellence.

Job Overview

The school is recruiting a History Teacher to teach KS3 to KS5, delivering an engaging and thought-provoking curriculum. The successful candidate will have a passion for historical inquiry, analysis, and debate, helping students develop their evaluative, research, and communication skills.

The School

This prestigious Grammar School consistently achieves exceptional academic results, while also fostering a love for historical debate, critical analysis, and independent research. The History Department is highly regarded for its challenging curriculum, strong examination outcomes, and dedication to historical scholarship.

With access to extensive historical archives, modern teaching resources, and cutting-edge classroom technology, the school provides an outstanding platform for students to develop their historical understanding, essay-writing skills, and ability to engage in academic discourse. The school also encourages professional development, offering teachers opportunities for career progression, leadership roles, and involvement in national and international historical projects.

History Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

• A degree in History or a related field
• A formal teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)
• Experience teaching History from KS3 to KS5 in a high-achieving environment
• A strong commitment to academic excellence and student progress
• Excellent classroom management and an ability to inspire a love for history
• A track record of supporting extracurricular activities, such as history clubs, student conferences, essay competitions, and historical trips

Application

If you are a History Teacher eager to join a leading Grammar School, please submit your CV as soon as possible.