ECT History Teacher – Prestigious Cathedral-Affiliated Independent School
ECT History Teacher – Prestigious Cathedral-Affiliated Independent School
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Job Description
- ECT History Teacher required full-time from January 2026
- Co-educational independent day & boarding school (ages 318) in Herefordshire
- Join a highly regarded History / Humanities department with strong heritage
We are seeking a motivated Early Career History Teacher to join a distinguished independent school in Herefordshire. You will teach History across KS3 & KS4 and have the opportunity to support or develop A-Level History depending on experience. You will benefit from a structured ECT induction mentoring and a supportive staff culture in a school with deep academic and cultural traditions. This role is open to newly qualified teachers or those early in their career who hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) and have the legal right to work in the UK. Please send your CV at your earliest convenience.
Experience & Qualifications
- ECT History Teacher (PGCE or equivalent completed)
- Strong subject knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for teaching History
- Ability to engage and challenge learners of varying ability levels
- Reflective adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
- Legal right to work in the UK
School Information
- The school is a co-educational independent day and boarding institution serving ages 318.
- It traces its origins back over a thousand years originally as a cathedral school.
- In 2024 about 92.6% of GCSE entries achieved grade 4 or above and 81.8% achieved grade 5 or above.
- The school is well known for its strong arts music and humanities programmes small class sizes and a close supportive community atmosphere.
- Recent developments include refreshed teaching spaces and an active approach to integrating modern technology in teaching and learning.
Key Highlights
- Historic and intellectually rich environment with deep traditions and modern teaching
- Supportive staff culture with emphasis on mentoring professional development and collaborative working
- Opportunities for enrichment such as field trips (e.g. historical sites cathedral archives) clubs and extra-curricular projects
- Excellent pastoral care small class sizes and a friendly community-oriented environment
- Ideal setting for an ECT who wants to grow professionally while working in a school with strong reputation and heritage
Salary
Paid to the independent school / early career scale appropriate to the role
Application
To be considered for this ECT History Teacher position please forward an updated CV at your earliest convenience.
Employment Type
Full Time
