History Teacher - Camden | Independent Senior School

We are working with a scholarly independent senior school in Camden seeking a dedicated History Teacher. This school values historical enquiry, historiography, and critical debate as the central pillars of their academic mission.

The School & Staff Culture This school prides itself on a culture of critical enquiry and professional warmth. As a member of the Humanities team, you will be welcomed into a refined, collaborative environment where intellectual rigour is the standard. The leadership team understands that History is a living subject; they provide generous funding for museum visits, archives, and international trips to ensure the curriculum remains as dynamic as the world it describes.

The Role & Responsibilities Supporting the Head of History, you will deliver a broad and diverse curriculum that spans from the medieval period to modern global politics, encouraging students to challenge traditional narratives.

• Subject Delivery: Teaching History across KS3, GCSE, and A-Level, focusing on evidence-based argument, source analysis, and complex essay writing.

• Academic Societies : Leading the school’s Historical Society and coordinating guest speaker events with leading academics and authors.

• University Support: Providing specialist advice and mock interview practice for students applying for History, Law, and International Relations at Russell Group and global universities.

• Cross-Curricular Projects: Collaborating with the Politics and Economics departments on "Contemporary Affairs" seminars for the Sixth Form.

Requirements

• Degree: A high-level degree in History or a closely related discipline (e.g., Politics).

• QTS: Essential for this permanent appointment.

• Right to Work: Valid right to work in the UK required.

Salary & Contract Details

• Salary Range: £40,317 – £62,496 (M1 – UPS3 equivalent)

• Contract: Full-time | Permanent | ASAP Start