Inspiring History & Humanities Teacher (KS3–KS4) Permanent

TeacherActive Limited.; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is seeking a passionate History Teacher to inspire students and bring the past to life in a welcoming secondary school in South Essex. You will deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 while fostering critical thinking and a love of history.

The role is permanent and full-time from November 2026, with a supportive teaching environment and opportunities to contribute to wider humanities teaching.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS.
• Strong subject knowledge of History across KS3 and KS4.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging History lessons in a secondary school.
• The ability and willingness to teach additional Humanities subjects where required.
• Excellent classroom management and strong communication skills.
• A positive, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to teaching with a focus on raising attainment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support students to develop historical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Show flexibility to teach other Humanities subjects when required.

Skills

QTS

History knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptable teaching

Job description

TeacherActive Limited. is seeking a passionate History Teacher to inspire students and bring the past to life in a welcoming secondary school in South Essex. You will deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 while fostering critical thinking and a love of history.

The role is permanent and full-time from November 2026, with a supportive teaching environment and opportunities to contribute to wider humanities teaching.