History Teacher - Outstanding School - Islington

An Outstanding Ofsted-rated Secondary School in Islington, Central London, with an established reputation for achieving high academic results in the Humanities, seeks a History Teacher for a Maternity Cover, Part-Time (0.6 FTE) position, commencing January 2026.

Compensation & Contract

• Job Title: History Teacher
• Contract: Maternity Cover, Part-Time (0.6 FTE)
• Start Date: January 2026
• Salary: Pro-rata salary based on the Inner London Teachers' Pay Scales (MPS/UPS).

The Role

• The successful History Teacher will plan and deliver high-quality, engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (GCSE), with a focus on historical context and sophisticated source analysis.
• You will be immediately supported by a highly effective mentor and integrated into a collaborative team to ensure a smooth transition during the cover period.
• The History Teacher is expected to contribute to the department's focus on deep conceptual understanding and rapid student progress in critical thinking skills.
• This maternity cover, part-time post is an ideal fit for a History Teacher seeking valuable experience with a balanced timetable in an outstanding Inner London setting.
• The department values strong subject knowledge and will encourage the History Teacher to lead relevant historical debates and discussions.
• The appointed History Teacher will play a role in departmental assessment and tracking to ensure exceptional pupil progress.
• You will be integrated into a highly collaborative Humanities faculty as the History Teacher.
• Applications are invited from dedicated professionals for the role of History Teacher.

Requirements

• Holds QTS
• Has the right to work in the UK
• Experience teaching KS3/4 and or KS5

About the School This Outstanding-rated school is celebrated for its exceptional student outcomes and supportive professional development. It is committed to providing a stable, highly effective learning environment built on mutual respect.