History Teacher - Secondary School - Kingston upon Thames

History Teacher - Secondary School - Kingston upon Thames

A secondary school in Kingston upon Thames is looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable History Teacher to join its Humanities Department. The school is seeking someone who can bring the subject to life and help students understand the significance of historical events, individuals and developments.

• History Teacher Role

• Teaching History across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE

• Kingston upon Thames

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, Permanent

• ASAP Start

You will teach History across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, delivering lessons that combine strong subject knowledge with opportunities for students to analyse evidence, interpret historical events and construct well-supported arguments.

The KS3 curriculum will provide students with a broad understanding of significant periods and developments, while KS4 teaching will focus on preparing students for GCSE examinations. You will be expected to develop students' source analysis, interpretation and extended writing skills alongside their historical knowledge.

A strong History Teacher will be able to make lessons engaging through the effective use of primary sources, historical evidence, discussion and case studies. You will also assess student work regularly and use feedback to help pupils make clear progress.

History Teacher - School Information

The school is a well-established secondary school in Kingston upon Thames which aims to provide a challenging and supportive academic environment.

The History Department encourages students to look beyond simply learning dates and events, instead helping them understand why historical developments happened and how historians interpret the past.

Staff work collaboratively when planning schemes of work and assessments, with opportunities to share teaching approaches and develop resources. The school also values professional development and provides support for teachers looking to progress in their careers.

History Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• History Degree

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching History at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4

• GCSE History experience

• Strong historical knowledge

• Excellent written communication skills

• Confident source and interpretation teaching

• Effective classroom management

• Strong planning and assessment skills

• Ability to challenge and support students appropriately

Salary

The salary for this History Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

Please send your application for this History Teacher position through as soon as possible. The school is keen to speak with suitable candidates and arrange interviews promptly for an ASAP start.