Teacher of History

Location: Redbridge

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

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

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in the high-achieving London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an articulate, scholarly, and dynamic Teacher of History to join their renowned Humanities faculty. This is a premier opportunity for an ambitious educator, whether an experienced practitioner seeking a top-tier academic environment or an energetic Early Career Teacher (ECT), to ignite historical inquiry, critical analysis, and intellectual debate across an eager student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of History, you will bring pivotal historic moments, socio-political movements, and global narratives to life in the classroom. Teaching across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE History), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level History), you will guide pupils through rigorous source critique, historiography, and structured essay writing, empowering them to draw meaningful connections between historic developments and contemporary world affairs.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A flagship co-educational secondary school celebrated for high academic ambition, stellar progress scores, and an exemplary learning atmosphere

• Culture: A collegiate, intellectually vibrant department backed by dedicated subject specialists, extensive library resources, and a supportive, forward-thinking leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, high-impact History lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 that foster source evaluation, causation analysis, and persuasive writing techniques.

• Prepare students thoroughly for national GCSE and A-Level examinations, using data-driven progress tracking routines and targeted exam coaching.

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

• Assess, track, and evaluate student academic progress, providing actionable guidance that stretches high attainers while building confidence in developing thinkers.

• Contribute to departmental enrichment initiatives, such as historical debate societies, Model United Nations, heritage site visits, and university preparation masterclasses (Oxbridge/Russell Group).

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., Edexcel, AQA, OCR).

• Outstanding classroom leadership, critical questioning skills, and an infectious passion for historical research and academic 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 advancement 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 Redbridge, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.