Teacher of History

Location: Waltham Forest

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in the vibrant London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking an articulate, intellectually curious, and inspiring Teacher of History to join their high-performing Humanities faculty. This is a stellar opportunity for an ambitious educator, whether an experienced practitioner looking for a top-tier academic environment or a high-caliber Early Career Teacher (ECT), to ignite historical fascination, critical debate, and source evaluation skills across a motivated student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of History, you will bring key historical eras, socio-political movements, and global narratives to life. Teaching across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE History), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level History), you will guide students through rigorous historical inquiry, historiography, and structured essay writing, empowering them to connect past events with contemporary global dynamics.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A flagship co-educational secondary school celebrated for its high academic standards, excellent progress outcomes, and diverse, inclusive community

• Culture: A collaborative, scholarly, and supportive working environment backed by dedicated subject specialists, rich learning resources, and an encouraging leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, high-impact History lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that develop critical source analysis, chronological understanding, and analytical essay-writing skills.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE and A-Level examinations using data-driven tracking, regular feedback routines, and targeted exam technique guidance.

• Embed diverse perspectives, local history, and global historical contexts into the curriculum to broaden pupils' cultural horizons and historical empathy.

• Assess, track, and evaluate student academic progress, delivering actionable interventions to stretch high attainers while scaffolding support for developing learners.

• Lead or contribute to departmental enrichment programs, such as historical debate societies, Model United Nations, heritage site visits, and university preparation groups.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in History, Ancient History, Modern History, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding History teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level experience is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national History specifications and examination board requirements (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

• Exceptional classroom leadership, communication skills, and an infectious passion for historical inquiry and scholarly debate.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London MPS/UPS pay scale (commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for key stage coordination or humanities curriculum initiatives.

• Comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring programmes, and clear pathways for rapid career progression in an Outstanding school environment.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, creative, and inspiring History specialist ready to make a lasting impact at an Outstanding school in Waltham Forest, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.