Job Description

History Teacher – Secondary School in East London

Full time. Permanent. September 2025 start. Suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers.

We are recruiting a committed and enthusiastic history teacher to join a successful secondary school in East London from September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position for a teacher who believes that understanding the past is key to shaping the future.

The school offers a knowledge-rich history curriculum, guiding students through diverse periods, events and perspectives. Lessons are designed to build historical enquiry skills, critical thinking and a genuine passion for the subject.

Why teach history here

• A challenging and inclusive history curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to GCSE

• Strong student engagement, with history highly valued across the school

• A collaborative humanities department with shared planning and resources

• Regular subject-specific CPD and career development opportunities

• A culture that promotes academic rigour, respect and independent thought

Key details for this History Teacher opportunity

• History Teacher role in a thriving secondary school

• History Teacher position starting September 2025 (or sooner for ECTs)

• MPS/UPS Outer London salary for this History Teacher post

• Full time, permanent History Teacher vacancy

• Comprehensive support and CPD for a History Teacher at any stage of their career

We are looking for

• A history teacher who believes that every student deserves access to complex, rich ideas

• Someone who can foster curiosity, resilience and debate in the classroom

• A commitment to high expectations, both academically and personally, for all students

Apply now to find out more about this history teaching opportunity in East London, starting September 2025.