History ECT – Supportive School in Worcestershire – January 2026

About the Role
A welcoming and high-performing Catholic secondary school in Worcestershire is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of History to join its Humanities department from January 2026. This full-time permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a nurturing community-focused environment where faith learning and personal growth are at the heart of everything the school does.

Youll teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4 inspiring students to develop curiosity empathy and a deep understanding of the world around them.

Key Details

• Position: History Teacher (ECT)
• Contract: Full-time permanent
• Start Date: January 2026
• Key Stages: 3 4 (with opportunities for KS5 teaching as experience develops)

Why This is a Great Place to Start Your Career
The school has an outstanding record of supporting Early Career Teachers and ensuring a smooth transition into the profession. Youll receive consistent guidance from experienced mentors and take part in a well-structured induction programme that encourages confidence creativity and professional reflection.

Youll benefit from:

• A dedicated subject mentor within the Humanities team
• Protected non-contact time for planning and development
• Access to trust-wide training and CPD opportunities
• Regular observation and feedback in a supportive developmental framework
• A warm inclusive staff culture rooted in shared values and mutual respect

About the Department
The Humanities faculty is friendly well-established and highly collaborative. History plays a key role in the schools broad and balanced curriculum encouraging students to think critically analyse evidence and explore the stories that have shaped our world.

Youll enjoy:

• Modern well-equipped Humanities classrooms with access to digital resources
• A curriculum that combines academic challenge with creativity and relevance
• Opportunities to take part in historical visits themed events and cross-curricular projects
• A department culture that welcomes new ideas and celebrates professional growth

About You
Youll bring:

• QTS (or working towards it) and a strong academic background in History
• A reflective and positive attitude to professional learning
• A commitment to inclusive engaging and values-based education
• The ability to inspire curiosity and respect for different perspectives
• A passion for bringing the past to life for young learners

About the School
This 1116 Catholic secondary school is known for its strong moral purpose excellent academic outcomes and sense of community. Students are polite motivated and proud of their school thriving in an environment that balances high expectations with compassion and care. The school offers modern facilities including specialist Humanities rooms digital learning resources and a dedicated chapel for reflection and celebration. Staff enjoy a genuine sense of belonging supported by approachable leaders who prioritise wellbeing collaboration and career development. The schools ethos of learning faith and service underpins every aspect of life fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary with full ECT induction support
• High-quality mentoring and personalised professional development
• A supportive values-driven working environment
• Excellent teaching facilities and departmental resources
• The opportunity to begin your teaching career in a faith community that cares

Ready to Join
If youre a passionate History ECT who wants to begin your teaching career in a caring values-led school community wed love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply.