Early Career History Teacher – Supportive Secondary School – Derby

A respected 1118 secondary school in Derby is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of History to join its established Humanities faculty. The school has a strong academic culture and is known for the quality of its ECT induction programme providing structured mentoring and meaningful professional development from the outset.

History is a well-supported and popular subject within the school with strong GCSE uptake and a curriculum designed to build chronological understanding source evaluation skills and extended analytical writing.

The Role
You will teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering a carefully sequenced curriculum that moves from foundational knowledge in lower years to sophisticated thematic and depth studies at GCSE. Lessons prioritise historical enquiry evidence analysis and structured essay writing.

The department provides shared schemes of learning and centralised assessment materials ensuring clarity and consistency while allowing you to develop your own classroom style.

ECT Induction & Support
This Derby school offers a comprehensive ECT programme including:
A dedicated subject mentor within the Humanities team
Reduced teaching timetable in line with statutory guidance
Weekly coaching and professional reflection sessions
Regular opportunities to observe experienced colleagues
Access to external History networks and CPD events

The department is collaborative and experienced in developing early career teachers into confident and skilled practitioners.

The School Environment
The school serves a diverse community and has established a calm and purposeful learning culture. Behaviour systems are clear and consistently applied enabling focused classroom environments. Leadership is approachable and places genuine emphasis on staff wellbeing and sustainable workload practices.

Facilities include modern Humanities classrooms shared digital resources and a well-equipped library that supports independent research and reading.

About You
Qualified teacher with QTS or completing teacher training
Passion for History and developing critical thinking skills
Strong communication and classroom organisation skills
Eagerness to engage in professional growth and collaboration

Whats On Offer
Full ECT induction programme with structured mentoring
Collaborative and experienced Humanities department
Competitive salary and clear progression routes
Supportive leadership and professional working culture

This is an excellent opportunity for a History ECT to begin their teaching career in a Derby school that combines high expectations with structured support and strong professional guidance.

Please submit your CV to apply.