Teacher of History – Independent Senior School – Cambridge

A distinguished independent senior school in Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and inspiring Teacher of History to join its successful Humanities faculty. The school educates pupils aged 1118 and has a strong academic reputation with many students progressing to leading universities in the UK and internationally.

History is one of the schools most popular subjects at both GCSE and A-Level. Pupils are academically curious articulate and motivated and the department enjoys consistently strong outcomes. The curriculum combines breadth and depth encouraging critical analysis structured debate and confident extended writing.

The Role

This is a full-time position teaching History across Key Stages 35. You will deliver a rigorous and intellectually stimulating curriculum while contributing to the wider life of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

Teaching GCSE and A-Level History
Planning and delivering challenging well-sequenced lessons
Supporting university preparation for students pursuing Humanities courses
Contributing to enrichment activities such as debating or academic societies
Participating in departmental development and curriculum review

The school values teachers who combine academic scholarship with engaging delivery.

The History Department

The department is well-established and academically ambitious. Lessons are discussion-driven with emphasis on source analysis historiography and exam technique.

Department strengths include:

Small class sizes allowing seminar-style discussion
Dedicated Humanities teaching rooms
Strong links to Cambridges historical and academic institutions
Structured mock examination and intervention programmes

Students frequently attend lectures museum visits and university events making the most of the citys rich academic environment.

The School

Situated in Cambridge the school blends historic architecture with modern teaching facilities. Pupils are polite intellectually engaged and accustomed to high academic expectations.

The school offers:

A culture of academic scholarship and independent thinking
Strong pastoral systems supporting student wellbeing
Professional autonomy for staff
Excellent CPD and leadership development pathways

Teachers enjoy a collegiate atmosphere and close collaboration across departments.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS (or equivalent) with a strong academic background in History
Have experience teaching GCSE and ideally A-Level
Demonstrate subject scholarship and enthusiasm
Be confident guiding high-achieving students
Contribute positively to wider school life

This role would suit a History specialist seeking to teach motivated pupils within a prestigious independent setting.

Whats On Offer

Competitive independent sector salary
Small academically ambitious classes
Access to excellent teaching resources
Strong professional development opportunities
A respected Cambridge independent school community

This is a superb opportunity for a History teacher looking to work in an intellectually vibrant and high-achieving environment.