Teacher Of History | High-Expectations Secondary School | Nottingham

Marchant Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is seeking a knowledgeable Teacher of History for a Nottingham secondary school. You will bring historical events to life and help pupils develop analytical thinking, source evaluation and evidence-based writing.

The role covers KS3 and KS4 with a structured curriculum, emphasis on chronology and interpretation. Strong subject knowledge and QTS are required, with competitive MPS/UPS dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and a relevant History teaching qualification.
• Has strong subject knowledge and experience teaching secondary History.
• Can make complex historical concepts accessible and engaging.
• Uses assessment and differentiation to support pupils of varying abilities.
• Maintains high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4, delivering a well-structured curriculum.
• Develop pupils' understanding of chronology, historical interpretations and key events.
• Teach source analysis, extended writing and examination techniques.
• Assess pupils' progress and use feedback to address gaps in understanding.
• Contribute to curriculum development and collaborative departmental planning.

Skills

History knowledge

Secondary teaching

Assessment & differentiation

Education

QTS

History teaching qualification

Job description

Position: Teacher of History
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term
Salary/Hours: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience | Full-time

Wayman Education is recruiting a knowledgeable Teacher of History for a secondary school in Nottingham. This opportunity is ideal for a teacher who enjoys bringing historical events to life and helping pupils develop analytical thinking, source evaluation and evidence-based writing.

The School

The school promotes academic progress, curiosity and a positive learning culture, with an emphasis on helping pupils develop confidence in their subjects.

The Role

Teach History across KS3 and KS4, delivering a well-structured curriculum.

Develop pupils' understanding of chronology, historical interpretations and key events.

Teach source analysis, extended writing and examination techniques.

Assess pupils' progress and use feedback to address gaps in understanding.

Contribute to curriculum development and collaborative departmental planning.

The Ideal Candidate

Holds QTS and a relevant History teaching qualification.

Has strong subject knowledge and experience teaching secondary History.

Can make complex historical concepts accessible and engaging.

Uses assessment and differentiation to support pupils of varying abilities.

Maintains high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement.

MPS/UPS, dependent on experience and the school's pay arrangements.