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Elevate Your Career: Lead and Innovate in History at Our Outstanding Portsmouth School (September 2025 Start - Strong KS5 Contribution)
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and highly accomplished History teacher looking to further their career within a high-achieving and forward-thinking school in the vibrant city of Portsmouth, Hampshire. This role, commencing in September 2025, offers significant autonomy, the chance to shape the future of History provision across Key Stage 3 and, with a strong emphasis, Key Stage 4 and 5, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our students' historical understanding and analytical skills within the Portsmouth community.
As our Teacher of History, joining us in September 2025, with a significant leadership role in A-Level History, you will:
- Lead Curriculum Development: Take a prominent role in the delivery and continuous enhancement of the History curriculum across all key stages, inspiring high-achieving students, particularly at Key Stage 5, to reach their full academic potential and fostering a school-wide appreciation for historical rigour and interpretation.
- Drive Pedagogical Excellence: Have the opportunity to implement and champion innovative teaching methodologies, leverage diverse historical sources, and explore advanced historical concepts relevant to university-level study and contemporary issues, with a clear focus on the demands of A-Level.
- Mentor and Champion Talent: Act as a role model and mentor for students with a deep aptitude for History, fostering their aspirations for further study at top universities and careers in research, law, or public service, actively guiding our A-Level students towards academic distinction.
- Collaborate with a Dynamic Department: Work alongside a team of expert and passionate Humanities specialists, sharing best practices and contributing strategically to the overall success and continued outstanding performance of the department, with a key focus on the delivery of an exceptional A-Level History program.
- Benefit from Strategic Professional Growth: Access unparalleled professional development opportunities tailored to your expertise and leadership aspirations, supported by a progressive leadership team that values the importance of historical education in a dynamic urban environment like Portsmouth, with specific opportunities for A-Level specialism and leadership.
We're seeking a highly experienced and qualified History teacher with a proven track record of outstanding results across all key stages. Experience in leading curriculum development, developing challenging resources, and fostering high-achieving student cohorts is highly desirable, with a comprehensive understanding of the A-Level History specification being essential. You will possess a profound understanding of historical periods and interpretations, exceptional pedagogical skills, and the ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities, with a particular focus on the demands of Key Stage 5. If you're ready to take the next significant step in your career within an exceptional educational environment in Portsmouth, starting in September 2025, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Advance your professional journey and lead historical innovation at our outstanding Portsmouth school, with a significant focus on A-Level, commencing September 2025!
