Teacher of History – Independent Senior School – York

A respected independent senior school in York is seeking an inspiring and academically strong Teacher of History to join its thriving Humanities faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to teach highly motivated pupils in a school where intellectual curiosity academic rigour and pastoral care sit side by side.

History is one of the schools flagship subjects with consistently strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level. Many pupils go on to study History Politics and related disciplines at Russell Group universities. The department prides itself on scholarship debate and deep historical enquiry.

The Role

You will teach History across Key Stages 35 including GCSE and A-Level. The curriculum is broad and carefully structured encouraging pupils to engage with both British and international history historiography and primary source analysis.

Lessons are characterised by:

High levels of academic discussion
Structured essay writing and analytical rigour
Independent research projects
Preparation for Oxbridge and competitive university applications

Class sizes are small allowing for individualised feedback and stretch for the most able learners.

The Department

The History department is well-established collaborative and academically ambitious. Schemes of learning are thoughtfully sequenced but allow teachers intellectual freedom in their delivery. Staff regularly attend subject conferences and academic lectures to maintain strong subject scholarship.

Students participate in:

Historical essay competitions
Visiting speaker events
Debating societies
Educational trips to museums and heritage sites

The department benefits from access to a well-stocked library and digital research resources that support independent study.

The School

This York independent senior school combines historic architecture with modern teaching facilities. It has a strong pastoral system ensuring pupils are well supported academically and personally.

The school offers:

Small class sizes and excellent behaviour
A culture of intellectual engagement
Opportunities to contribute to co-curricular life
Generous professional development provision
Independent sector salary and benefits

Staff describe the environment as collegial scholarly and deeply supportive.

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
Demonstrate strong academic background in History
Be confident teaching A-Level
Inspire independent thought and analytical writing
Contribute to enrichment and co-curricular activities

This role would suit a History teacher who thrives in an academically ambitious environment and values both scholarship and pastoral care.

Why Join

Engaged and motivated pupils
Strong examination outcomes
Collegial and supportive Humanities faculty
Excellent facilities and resources
Competitive independent school package

If you are a History teacher seeking to work in a prestigious and intellectually vibrant independent school in York this is a superb opportunity.