History Teacher

Full-Time Lead Practitioner of History Required - Outstanding Mixed School (September 2025 Start - All Key Stages)

Our Outstanding mixed comprehensive school in London is seeking an inspirational and experienced Full-Time Lead Practitioner of History to join our thriving Humanities department, commencing in September 2025. This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional educator to drive teaching and learning excellence and shape the historical understanding of our students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level).

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Modelling and disseminating outstanding teaching and learning practice in History across all key stages.
• Leading the development and implementation of an innovative and rigorous History curriculum.
• Designing and delivering high-quality professional development and coaching for History teachers and new staff.
• Monitoring the quality of teaching and learning in History, providing constructive feedback and support for improvement.
• Developing and championing engaging historical enquiry projects and extra-curricular activities for students.
• Contributing to whole-school initiatives related to teaching, learning, and curriculum development.
• Undertaking direct teaching responsibility for a significant timetable of History lessons across all key stages, including A-Level.
• Analysing student performance data to identify trends and inform strategic planning for the department.
• Promoting a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and a love for history among both students and staff.
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments in historical scholarship and history education and incorporating them into practice.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A degree in History or a closely related highly relevant field.
• Extensive and demonstrable experience teaching History across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level, with a track record of achieving consistently outstanding student outcomes.
• Proven experience in a leadership role related to teaching and learning, curriculum development, or staff training.
• A deep and up-to-date subject knowledge, with a passion for diverse historical periods, themes, and interpretations.
• Exceptional pedagogical skills, including the ability to model outstanding practice and differentiate instruction for all learners.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and influence colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive evidence-informed improvements.
• A steadfast commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of students and the promotion of a rich, inclusive learning environment.

Join our outstanding Humanities team in London as Lead Practitioner of History from September 2025, and take a pivotal role in shaping the minds of future historians and informed citizens!