History Teacher | Islington (Independent Secondary)

We are working with a leading independent school in Islington to appoint a scholarly History Teacher for a permanent, full-time role. This is a school where History is a highly popular subject, known for its rigorous approach to source analysis and historical debate.

The Role The successful candidate will teach History across all key stages, engaging pupils with a broad and diverse curriculum. The department encourages pupils to think like historians, questioning narratives and developing their own analytical voices through high-level essay writing and discussion.

The School Based in a historically significant part of Islington , the school combines tradition with a modern, forward-thinking outlook. It offers a professional working environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and academic freedom. Benefits include interest-free travel loans and access to private healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Teaching History lessons that foster critical thinking and deep subject knowledge.

• Supporting pupils with university entrance, including Oxbridge and Russell Group applications.

• Leading or contributing to the school’s History and Politics societies.

• Participating in departmental planning to ensure a rich, evidence-based curriculum.

Requirements

• QTS and an excellent degree in History.

• The school is unable to offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

• A valid enhanced DBS check.

Salary M1 – UPS3 (£40,317 – £62,496) per annum.