Teacher of History - Full-time/Part-time

The Leigh Academy; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-educational school in Dartford is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of History to join their Humanities department from January 2026. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, inspire pupil interest, and contribute positively to the learning environment. Qualified teachers with experience teaching History to key stages 3-5 are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

MPS/UPS salary + Teacher Pension Scheme

24/7 access to free virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

Additional LAT benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to teach History to key stages 3-5.
• Commitment to delivering engaging lessons and inspiring pupil interest.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality History teaching across all key stages.
• Develop and contribute to the History curriculum and wider Humanities projects.
• Collaborate within the Humanities department to share best practice and resources.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching History

Engagement and motivation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has an exciting opportunity for an engaging and enthusiastic Teacher of History to join our thriving Humanities department from January 2026. Our successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and inspiring a passion for History across all key stages. If you are an ambitious and motivated History practitioner, we want to hear from you!

What we offer

• MPS/UPS (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
• Collaborative MAT network
• Additional LAT benefits

About Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a co-educational school, based in Tonbridge. The school is housed in a state-of-the-art building on an attractive campus with excellent facilities. It is our mission that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well-prepared for adult life.

We deliver this by having a dedicated staff body, a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards of discipline, creating a disruption-free learning environment. Students\' wellbeing is of equal importance alongside their academic progress and we offer outstanding support. Our core values of being ready, being responsible and being respectful underpin everything we do at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. Students are provided with a range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom to develop these core values. We are very proud of the students and staff at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. We aim to develop excellent working relationships with our parents and carers to ensure that all our students enjoy their learning, make excellent academic progress and become well-rounded, responsible global citizens.

Our website can only give you a flavour of what we offer at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie; please do come and visit us on one of our open events to meet with our fantastic students and dedicated staff. Our Ofsted report from October 2023 confirms that our quality of education, Personal development, leadership and management and sixth form provision are all good. Pupils have a range of opportunities to broaden their experiences. They enjoy the good-quality clubs, trips and visits that the school provides. Pupils develop leadership skills through taking on additional responsibilities. For example, sixth form students apply for roles such as 'head students' or 'house champions'. Many sixth-formers use some of their free periods to support younger pupils\' learning in lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality History teaching across all key stages.
• Develop and contribute to the History curriculum and wider Humanities projects.
• Collaborate within the Humanities department to share best practice and resources.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritises student wellbeing and progress.

Requirements

• Qualified teacher with the ability to teach History to key stages 3-5.
• Commitment to delivering engaging lessons and inspiring pupil interest in History.