History Teacher – Nottinghamshire (Independent Senior School)

A well-established independent senior school in Nottinghamshire is seeking a passionate and academically strong Teacher of History to join its successful Humanities faculty. This is an excellent opportunity to teach History in a school that values scholarship discussion and intellectual independence.

The school has a long-standing reputation for strong examination outcomes and for preparing pupils exceptionally well for university study particularly in humanities and social sciences.

The Role

You will teach History across Key Stages 35 including GCSE and A-Level. The curriculum is broad and academically rigorous covering British European and global history with a strong emphasis on source analysis extended writing and independent research.

Lessons are discussion-rich and encourage pupils to question interpretations evaluate evidence and develop confident well-structured arguments. At Sixth Form students are highly engaged and enjoy seminar-style teaching and independent study projects.

The History Department

The department is a strength of the school and is well regarded by pupils and parents alike. Teachers work collaboratively on curriculum planning and assessment sharing resources and approaches while retaining professional autonomy in the classroom.

History is a popular subject at A-Level with many pupils progressing to Russell Group universities to study History Politics Law and related disciplines.

The School

This independent senior school offers a calm scholarly environment where pupils are polite motivated and genuinely interested in learning. Class sizes are small allowing for high-quality discussion and personalised feedback.

The school occupies an attractive campus combining traditional architecture with modern teaching spaces. There is a strong sense of community and staff are supported by a visible and approachable leadership team.

Enrichment and Wider Life

The school places value on enrichment beyond the classroom. History staff are encouraged to contribute to:

• Lectures reading groups or discussion societies

• Trips to museums historic sites and archives

• Cross-curricular links with Politics Classics or Economics

Participation is encouraged but balanced carefully with workload.

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

• Hold QTS or equivalent

• Have strong academic subject knowledge

• Be confident teaching GCSE and A-Level History

• Enjoy teaching able curious and motivated pupils

• Value a culture of professionalism and mutual respect

Whats on Offer

• Competitive independent school salary

• Small class sizes and excellent behaviour

• Strong academic culture with minimal disruption

• Supportive departmental and whole-school leadership

• Excellent professional development opportunities

This role would suit a History Teacher seeking a traditional yet forward-thinking independent school where academic standards are high and teaching is genuinely valued.