We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teacher of History to join our thriving department, from September 2025 on a 12-month fixed-term contract (0.63 FTE, equivalent to 15 lessons per week).
The successful candidate should be a highly effective practitioner with a passion for History, excellent subject knowledge, and a proven track record of driving outstanding student outcomes.
The post holder will teach History across all Senior School year groups, delivering inspiring, differentiated lessons that accelerate student progress.
Key Responsibilities & Person Specification:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, qualifications, experiences and qualities:
Essential
An inspirational teacher with outstanding professional and personal qualities including:
- Strong communication, organisational / planning and interpersonal skills
- Caring and supportive nature
- Calm under pressure
- Act as a good role model to staff and pupils
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Degree in a History related subject
- Excellent subject knowledge and passion for History
- Experience teaching GCSE History (Edexcel)
- Proven track record of outstanding classroom practice
- Committed to raising standards and monitoring student progress
- Ability to adapt and differentiate their lessons and teaching to suit the needs of the students; maximising their progress
- Proficient with the use of ICT in the classroom
- Confident in using new technologies to share and promote good practice
- Ability to liaise closely with middle and senior management, including heads of year and form tutors, regarding attainment, behaviour and attendance.
Desirable
- Degree in History
- Experience teaching A-Level Politics (Edexcel)
- Experience delivering OCR and AQA A-Level History specifications
- Prior involvement in curriculum design or department initiatives
- Competence in using digital platforms and online resources for History
- Enthusiastic, caring, innovative and creative
- Ability to teach across the curriculum, including A Level and GCSE for History
- Contribution to co-curricular or enrichment History activities
- Willingness to lead extra-curricular sessions including the History Club
Process for Applications:
- Closing date for applications: Monday 19th May 2025 at 9.00am
- Interviews: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and phone on Monday 19th May 2025.
In order to apply for our Teacher of History vacancy, please either complete the TES online application form, or our Abbey Gate College application form below.
Please also include a covering letter, which should be addressed to our Head, Mr Craig Jenkinson, outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role and the College.
Your completed application form and covering letter should be returned via the TES website, or via email to Mrs Sue Moran, HR and Staff Wellbeing Manager, at: sue.moran@abbeygatecollege.co.uk by the above closing date.
Should you require any additional information or assistance regarding your application, please also contact Sue Moran.
