History Teacher | Secondary School in Hackney

Teacher of History & Humanities (January Start)

Location: Hackney, East/Inner London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ages 11–18)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027

A vibrant, high-achieving secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Hackney is seeking a scholarly, passionate, and articulate Teacher of History to join their thriving Humanities faculty this January. Situated in a dynamic Inner London borough celebrated for its rich social heritage, cultural diversity, and strong academic aspirations, this January appointment offers an exciting opportunity for a History specialist—whether an experienced practitioner seeking a fresh challenge or a confident Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to cultivate historical curiosity, rigorous source analysis, and persuasive academic writing across all key stages.

About the Role

Joining a collaborative, subject-specialist department from January, you will guide students through compelling enquiries spanning British, European, and Global History. You will deliver academically rigorous, engaging lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE History), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level History). Your teaching will challenge learners to interrogate primary evidence, evaluate competing historiographical interpretations, and construct nuanced historical arguments—equipping young scholars with the critical literacy required for top-tier university degrees in History, Law, Politics, and the Humanities.

• Environment: A modern Inner London campus featuring dedicated Humanities teaching suites, rich archival and digital source repositories, interactive display technology, and collaborative departmental workspaces

• Culture: An intellectually curious, inclusive, and academically ambitious learning community committed to historical scholarship, anti-racist and diverse curricula, and outstanding student outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, engaging, and inclusive History lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level), fostering deep chronological understanding and conceptual mastery.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national examinations through explicit modeling of source utility, historical interpretations, extended essay structuring, and targeted revision strategies.

• Champion a diverse, representative curriculum that connects local Hackney and London history with broader national and global narratives.

• Track and evaluate student progress systematically, providing actionable written and verbal feedback, executing scaffolded interventions for developing writers, and delivering academic stretch for aspiring Oxbridge/Russell Group applicants.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, including historical societies, debating clubs, museum and archive visits across London, and residential history trips.

Requirements

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

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

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

• Comprehensive working knowledge of major UK national examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR) and evidence-informed literacy and disciplinary pedagogy.

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong essay-coaching skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for historical enquiry and debate.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for suitable candidates (e.g., Key Stage 3 History Coordinator).

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring and middle leadership pathways, collaborative planning time, and staff health and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring History educator ready to join a forward-thinking school community in Hackney this January, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please send your updated CV and completed application form for consideration.