ECT Teacher of History – Peterborough

A well-organised 1118 secondary school in Peterborough is seeking a committed and reflective Early Career Teacher of History to join its established Humanities faculty. The school has a strong emphasis on knowledge-rich teaching high expectations and consistent behaviour systems creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

History is a popular GCSE subject within the school with a curriculum that balances British European and global perspectives while developing students analytical writing and source evaluation skills.

The Opportunity

You will teach History across KS3 and KS4 following carefully sequenced schemes of work designed to support both students and early career teachers. The department places a strong emphasis on subject scholarship retrieval practice and structured writing.

As part of your ECT induction you will receive:

A reduced timetable
A dedicated Humanities mentor
Weekly coaching sessions
Structured observation and feedback cycles
Access to subject-specific CPD and moderation meetings

The school has a proven track record of developing ECTs and supporting progression into middle leadership roles.

The History Department

The Humanities faculty is collaborative and stable with a clear focus on curriculum coherence and academic standards. Shared resources and common assessments provide structure while allowing teachers to develop their own classroom style.

Department strengths include:

Strong GCSE uptake
Clearly mapped curriculum progression
Regular moderation and exam preparation sessions
Cross-curricular links with Geography and Citizenship
Enrichment opportunities such as themed history days and educational visits

Students are encouraged to engage in thoughtful discussion and develop strong written arguments supported by evidence.

The School Environment

Located in Peterborough with strong community links the school serves a diverse and ambitious cohort. Behaviour systems are consistent and well embedded creating focused classrooms where learning can flourish.

Leadership is approachable and committed to professional development. The schools ECT programme is structured and embedded within its wider CPD framework ensuring new teachers feel supported and valued.

Facilities include:

Modern Humanities classrooms
Interactive classroom technology
Dedicated Sixth Form areas
Clear pastoral support systems

Staff describe the culture as professional supportive and driven by improvement.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Be on track to achieve (or have recently achieved) QTS
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in History
Show enthusiasm for academic scholarship and structured teaching
Be reflective and open to mentoring
Maintain high expectations for behaviour and progress

This role is ideal for an ECT seeking a well-supported first position within a strong Humanities faculty.

Whats On Offer

A comprehensive and structured ECT induction programme
A collaborative and well-led Humanities department
Clear behaviour systems
Strong professional development opportunities
A respected and stable Peterborough secondary school environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a History ECT to begin their career in a school that values structure scholarship and long-term development.