Head of History

About the School - NBH Canonbury
North Bridge House Senior School & Sixth Form in Canonbury serves children aged 11-18 years. Islington’s first independent Senior School & Sixth Form, and judged ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted, we are part of North Bridge House School, a family of four independent day schools across five campuses in Hampstead and Islington, London, for children aged 2-18 years.

We challenge our students on a daily basis and prepare them for entry into the top universities and the world of work, as well as encouraging their talents in a wide range of extracurricular and enrichment activities. North Bridge House Canonbury offers a high-quality education in surroundings that are as inspirational as the exceptional teaching.

With a wide range of enrichment opportunities that complement our academic provision, all of our students will leave North Bridge House well-rounded and highly qualified. With specialist teachers that have been hand-picked from across some of the best schools in London and from highly successful academic backgrounds, we will help our students to achieve the high aspirations we have for them.

We are recruiting an exceptional Head of History who can teach the subjects across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The position is for April 2026 and is suitable for an experienced colleague. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Small classes, highly motivated students and a stunning setting in the heart of London all contribute to making North Bridge House Senior Canonbury a special place to teach. Previous experience in the independent school sector is not required, but high expectations for children’s learning are essential.

To view our school prospectus, click here . To see our full Inspection report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), click here . To view more about our school, click here .

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role
To contribute to raising standards of student achievement in the History subject areas by teaching lessons and supporting the subject leaders. Further, to support the academic teaching and pastoral functions across the school.

In a typical day, you may be:
• Delivering high-quality lessons that support the development of knowledge and understanding of students
• Supporting subject leaders in ensuring high-quality lesson plans and schemes of work that engage and enrich students’ learning
• Reporting on internal and external assessments to help determine students’ progress and attainment
• Working with the Head of Year to support and delivering high quality pastoral care to students
• Supporting the faculty and whole school development priorities
• Undertaking appropriate supervision before school, at break, after school and at lunch time as per the whole school duty rota
• Attending and engaging with continuous professional development sessions with key stakeholders to support the development of the best possible quality of teaching and learning

To view the full Role Profile, click here .

Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate would have:

• A good undergraduate degree in History
• Commitment and passion for teaching
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Effective management of student behaviour
• Digital competence to utilise technology essential in lesson delivery

Benefits at Cognita 
•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
•Enrolment in Teachers' Pension Scheme
•Free lunch provided during Term Time
•School holidays and public holidays
•Free parking on site (subject to availability)
•School fee discount
•Exclusive third-party discounts
•Ongoing professional development

How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Friday 16th January 2026 .

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.