History & Humanities Teacher – Worksop, Nottinghamshire

A well-regarded 1118 secondary school in Worksop is seeking a committed and thoughtful History & Humanities Teacher to join its established Humanities faculty. This role offers the chance to teach History within a school that values strong subject knowledge clear explanations and meaningful discussion.

The school has a solid academic reputation locally and is particularly proud of its Humanities provision which plays an important role in developing students critical thinking literacy and wider understanding of the world.

The Humanities Faculty

History sits within a collaborative Humanities faculty alongside Geography and Religious Studies. Departments work closely together sharing approaches to literacy assessment and curriculum sequencing to ensure consistency and coherence across year groups.

The History curriculum is carefully planned to build knowledge over time with an emphasis on:

• Secure understanding of key periods and themes

• Source analysis and interpretation

• Developing confident extended writing

• Encouraging debate and independent thought

GCSE uptake is strong and students respond well to the structured knowledge-rich approach used across the department.

Your Role

You will teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4 with the opportunity to contribute to other Humanities subjects depending on experience and interest. Lessons are purposeful and discussion-led balancing historical knowledge with skills development.

Youll be supported through shared schemes of work common assessments and collaborative planning allowing you to focus on high-quality teaching rather than excessive preparation.

The School

This Good-rated secondary school is known for its calm learning environment respectful students and strong pastoral systems. Behaviour expectations are clear and consistently applied supported by visible senior leadership.

Staff describe the school as professional supportive and well organised with leadership that values staff voice and takes workload seriously.

Facilities and Resources

The Humanities faculty is based in a dedicated area of the school with well-equipped classrooms and access to shared digital resources. The school library is actively used to support research reading and independent study.

Who This Role Would Suit

This role would suit someone who:

• Holds QTS or equivalent in History or Humanities

• Enjoys teaching History and developing students analytical skills

• Values collaboration and shared practice

• Uses clear routines and consistent expectations

• Is committed to inclusive high-quality teaching

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Strong collaborative Humanities faculty

• Clear curriculum and shared resources

• Calm classrooms and positive student attitudes

• Supportive leadership and realistic workload expectations

• A stable school with a welcoming staff culture

If youre a History or Humanities teacher looking to join a school where subject expertise and teamwork are genuinely valued this is an excellent opportunity.