Teacher of History – Established Secondary School – Wolverhampton

A respected 1118 secondary school in Wolverhampton is seeking an ambitious and intellectually curious Teacher of History to join its well-established Humanities department. The school is known locally for strong pastoral systems improving examination outcomes and a leadership team that prioritises clarity structure and academic ambition.

History is a popular subject at both GCSE and A-Level with students responding positively to a curriculum that is knowledge-rich rigorous and carefully sequenced. The department takes pride in developing articulate analytical thinkers who can engage critically with sources and historical debate.

The Role

You will teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4 with the potential to contribute to A-Level teaching depending on experience. The curriculum spans medieval early modern and modern history with strong emphasis on thematic understanding source evaluation and extended analytical writing.

The department has invested significant time in refining:

• Clear chronological sequencing across KS3

• Consistent essay structures and modelling

• Regular retrieval practice and low-stakes assessment

• Explicit teaching of historical vocabulary and argumentation

Planning is collaborative and teachers share schemes of work assessment frameworks and model responses. The expectation is high academic standards without unnecessary duplication of workload.

The Department & Culture

History sits within a cohesive Humanities faculty alongside Geography and RE. Classrooms are located in a dedicated corridor creating a strong sense of departmental identity. There is a culture of professional dialogue teachers regularly meet to moderate essays refine exam strategies and review curriculum content.

Enrichment is a real strength of the department. Opportunities include:

• Annual trips to historical sites and museums

• A thriving History & Politics debate society

• Sixth Form lecture series with visiting speakers

• GCSE revision workshops and essay clinics

The School

This Wolverhampton secondary school serves a diverse and ambitious community. It has invested heavily in strengthening behaviour systems resulting in calm classrooms and purposeful learning environments. Staff describe the school as structured supportive and steadily improving.

Senior leadership is visible and communicative. Policies around marking and data collection have been streamlined to reduce administrative burden and prioritise high-quality teaching.

Facilities include a modernised teaching block a well-stocked library and dedicated Sixth Form study spaces.

What Youll Bring

• QTS or equivalent in History

• Strong academic background and secure subject knowledge

• Confidence teaching essay writing and source analysis

• High expectations of behaviour and presentation

• Willingness to contribute to enrichment and departmental initiatives

Why Join

• Strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level

• Structured collaborative Humanities faculty

• Clear behaviour systems and senior leadership support

• Manageable workload policies

• Opportunity to influence curriculum refinement

This is an excellent opportunity for a History teacher who values scholarship consistency and working within a school committed to steady academic improvement.