Teacher of History - Barnet (Outstanding Ofsted)

A highly respected, Outstanding-rated Secondary School in Barnet is hiring a permanent, full-time History Teacher for a January 2026 start. This is a fantastic chance to join a thriving Humanities department known for exceptional critical analysis and scholarship across all key stages.

About the School

This school has a calm, purposeful atmosphere that immediately strikes visitors. It's built on a tradition of academic rigour, but without the pressure cooker environment; students are bright, polite, and motivated by intellectual curiosity. The department is highly stable, with long-serving staff and established programmes that consistently send students to top History and Politics degrees. The environment is one where independent and deep thinking is encouraged, and holistic excellence is nurtured through a well-rounded approach to education.

Responsibilities

• The History Teacher will deliver rigorous instruction across Key Stages 3, 4 (GCSE), and 5 (A-Level).
• The teacher is responsible for driving high attainment and promoting sophisticated source analysis, essay construction, and historical debate.
• They must actively contribute to the school's historical research culture and academic societies.
• The History Teacher is expected to ensure consistent high academic results for all pupils, particularly those preparing for competitive university entry.

Requirements

• Holds or is soon to obtain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has the right to work in the UK.
• Holds a Degree or has experience teaching History.

Benefits

• Excellent salary paid on the Outer London Teachers' Pay Scale (M/UPS), commensurate with experience.
• Enrolment in a generous pension scheme with substantial employer contributions.
• Strong results and a high proportion of students progressing to Russell Group universities.
• Dedicated budget and protected time for specialist professional development.

Application

Please send your application for this History Teacher position through as soon as possible to Danielle Summerfield.