Inspiring History Teacher: KS3-4 in a Supportive School

Candl Recruitment Ltd; Catford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CANDL Recruitment is working with a well‑established secondary school in South East London to recruit a passionate History Teacher on a permanent basis. This role is suitable for an experienced teacher or a strong ECT, within a supportive humanities department.

The ideal candidate will bring History to life, engage students, and help develop analytical and critical-thinking skills across KS3 and KS4.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in History.
• Experience teaching History at secondary level.
• Good classroom management.
• Ability to plan engaging and challenging lessons.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons.
• Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support students to develop strong historical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement.
• Take part in wider school life and enrichment where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the humanities department.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent classroom management

Strong communication

Organisation skills

Lesson planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

CANDL Recruitment is working with a well‑established secondary school in South East London to recruit a passionate History Teacher on a permanent basis. This role is suitable for an experienced teacher or a strong ECT, within a supportive humanities department.

The ideal candidate will bring History to life, engage students, and help develop analytical and critical-thinking skills across KS3 and KS4.