Job Description

History Teacher

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: £34,069 to £52,835 per annum (MPS/UPS)
Contract: Permanent, full time
Start date: January 2027

Ethos Education is recruiting a History Teacher for a highly successful, values-driven secondary school near Oxford. The role is permanent and full time from January 2027. This 11 to 18 school has a thriving sixth form, strong results and a warm, inclusive culture built on high-quality teaching and respectful relationships. The humanities team is well resourced, collaborative and ambitious for every student.

About the role

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE History
• Opportunity to teach A Level History in the sixth form
• Plan rich, knowledge-led lessons that develop source analysis, argument and extended writing
• Inspire curiosity about the past and help students see how it shapes the world today
• Use assessment and feedback to support pupil progress
• Contribute to the humanities team, enrichment and the wider life of the school

About you

This History Teacher role is open to ECTs and experienced teachers. We would love to hear from you if:

• You hold QTS, or a recognised equivalent such as QTLS
• You have a real passion for History and for sharing it with young people
• You set high expectations and enjoy stretching able students
• You approach learning with a growth mindset and enjoy developing your practice
• You are a collaborative team player who shares ideas and resources
• You share a commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of young people

The ability to teach A Level, or some Geography alongside History, is an advantage but not essential.

What the school offers

• Salary on the Main and Upper Pay Scale: £34,069 to £52,835 per annum, depending on experience
• Excellent professional development, plus training and leadership programmes across the trust
• Well-resourced humanities department with specialist classrooms
• A family-friendly school that considers flexible working
• Full ECT induction and mentoring
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

What Ethos offers

• A dedicated consultant who knows secondary humanities recruitment
• Honest insight into the school and department before you apply
• Interview preparation and feedback
• Support all the way through to your first day

Apply now to be considered for this History Teacher role near Oxford, starting January 2027.

Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.