Lead Practitioner of History

Clarus Education; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Hertfordshire is seeking a Lead Practitioner of History to enhance their humanities department. The ideal candidate will be a qualified history teacher with ambition and experience as a 2iC or Coordinator. Responsibilities include delivering lessons across various key stages and mentoring junior staff. This role offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary ranging from £50,025 to £60,943 depending on experience.

Benefits

Additional support provided for teachers

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a UK QTS!
• Previous experience as a History Teacher is essential.
• Strong understanding of the History curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver History lessons to KS3, KS4 & KS5.
• Support the current Head of Department and Graduates.
• Focus on raising attainment and the quality of learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Curriculum Knowledge

Ambition

Education

UK QTS

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Lead Practitioner of History, Hertfordshire

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Clarus Education

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Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

19.08.2025

Expiry Date:

03.10.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Practitioner of History (History Teacher) | Good School | Hertfordshire

Located in the heart of Hertfordshire, we are a brilliant Secondary School and we are looking to recruit a Lead Practitioner of History (History Teacher) ahead of September.

Our Head Teacher is looking for an ambitious History specialist who is looking for a step up to become Head of History. You’ll be leading a team of talented History Teachers, and History graduates that will train to become teachers.

Our school is very well known and is oversubscribed year on year. The Senior Leadership Team are exceptionally strong, and the school has a brilliant track record of producing excellent results. You will be joining an excellent humanities department and will have the chance to make a real difference within the department!

Ideally, the Head Teacher is looking for a History Teacher with experience of being a 2iC, KS3 / KS4 Coordinator or having similar responsibilities.

This Lead Practitioner of History (History Teacher) is the perfect opportunity for someone that is looking for a step up and is keen to watch & help others develop! – If this sounds like the role for you, then please apply now.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead Practitioner of History (History Teacher)
• Delivering History lessons to KS3,4 & 5
• Supporting the current HOD & Graduates coming through the School
• Focus on raising attainment and the quality of learning
• September start – Full Time – Permanent
• £50,025 to £60,943 per annum (dependant on experience)
• Located in Hertfordshire

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Must have a UK QTS!
• Previous experience as a History Teacher is essential
• Strong understanding of the History curriculum
• Must be able to work well within a team of History Teachers
• You must be ambitious and looking to grow within the School

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded ‘good’ in latest Ofsted report
• Fantastic facilities throughout the School
• Plenty of additional support provided for all teachers (Graduates Teaching Assistants / Learning mentors)
• Brilliant Head Teacher – Creates CPD opportunities for all