History Teacher, EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; oThongathi; On-site; GBP 31 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Maidstone is seeking a passionate History Teacher for a full-time position starting in September 2025. The role offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary package. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and a commitment to inspiring students. Apply now to join a dedicated team in a school with excellent facilities and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Paid wellbeing day

Early finish on Fridays

Access to employee support schemes

Flexible working opportunities

Quality online CPD

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• UK QTS or in the process of gaining it.
• Strong academic record required.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring and motivating students.
• Collaborating with a team of teachers.
• Full-time & permanent contract starting September 2025.

Skills

Collaboration

Motivation

Subject Knowledge

Feedback Acceptance

Education

Degree

A Levels

GCSEs

Job description

History Teacher | Highly Respected School | Maidstone | September 2025

A 'Good' graded school in the heart of Maidstone is looking for a compassionate, ambitious, and well-rounded History Teacher for a September 2025 start. This is a permanent, school-based contract, not a supply or short-term position. There are potential TLR opportunities for experienced or ambitious History Teachers.

We have worked with this Maidstone secondary school for several years, placing Teaching Assistants, Teachers, and Back Office staff. The school boasts a low staff turnover and a supportive SLT. Charlie at EdEx can provide more information about the school if you're interested.

Key highlights of this school & History Teacher vacancy:

1. Entitlement to a paid wellbeing day
2. Early finish on Fridays for professional development and research
3. Collaborative professional partnerships through a local Teaching Alliance
4. Access to employee support schemes
5. Opportunities for flexible working where possible
6. Access to quality online CPD

The Head of Humanities seeks an ambitious History Teacher with a diligent attitude, who can contribute ideas and research to the Humanities department. The school has around 1000 students, excellent facilities, career progression, CPD opportunities, and boasts impressive Progress 8 and KS5 results, including Oxbridge placements. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated History Teacher to join a supportive environment.

Job Description – History Teacher

• Inspiring and motivating students
• Collaborating with a team of teachers and the Head of Department
• Starting September 2025, full-time & permanent contract
• Salary: MPS1 - UPS3 + TLRs (dependent on experience)
• Salary range: £31,650 - £49,084
• Location: Maidstone

Person Specification – History Teacher

• UK QTS or in the process of gaining it
• Strong academic record (Degree, A Levels, GCSEs)
• Meeting the 8 Teaching Standards to a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' level
• Good subject knowledge in History
• Open to feedback and professional development

School Details – History Teacher

• Graded 'Good' in latest Ofsted report
• Impressive Progress 8 results
• Modern and creative facilities
• Excellent student behaviour
• Support from graduate Teaching Assistants
• Effective PPA time for work/life balance
• Touchscreen Chromebooks with G Suite
• Pension scheme and additional benefits (childcare salary sacrifice, cycle scheme)
• Free onsite parking
• Active Staff Association for sports and social events

If interested, interviews and lesson observations can be arranged immediately. To apply, send your CV to Charlie at EdEx. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 12 hours.