History Teacher

Job Description

History Teacher - Potters Bar Hertfordshire - September 2026

A high-achieving secondary school in Potters Bar is looking to appoint a knowledgeable History Teacher with the ability to teach some Geography from September 2026. This Permanent History Teacher role offers the chance to join a well-led Humanities faculty in a school known for its strong academic outcomes and orderly classrooms.

About the School
This ambitious 11-18 school combines high expectations with a clear knowledge-led curriculum. Humanities is a popular and well-supported department with History at its core and Geography complementing the wider offer. Schemes of work are carefully sequenced to build disciplinary thinking extended writing and secure factual knowledge across KS3 and KS4. Behaviour is calm and consistent allowing teachers to teach without disruption. Pupils benefit from a rich enrichment programme including trips fieldwork and academic societies that deepen engagement beyond the classroom.

What the School Offers

• A cohesive Humanities team with shared planning and strong departmental leadership
• High-quality CPD centred on curriculum design and evidence-informed teaching
• Centralised behaviour systems that minimise low-level disruption
• Opportunities to contribute to trips fieldwork and wider enrichment provision
• Clear pathways for progression within subject or pastoral leadership

What the Role Involves

• Teaching History across KS3 and KS4 with some Geography at KS3
• Planning and delivering lessons that develop analytical writing and subject knowledge
• Using assessment effectively to track progress and inform intervention
• Supporting curriculum development within the Humanities faculty
• Upholding high standards of behaviour and academic expectation in every lesson

What the School is Looking For
To be considered for this History Teacher role applicants must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status or be completing a UK-recognised training route. A strong academic profile is expected ideally with a 2:1 degree or higher in History or a related subject from a reputable university. Candidates should bring meaningful classroom experience within UK secondary schools and demonstrate the ability to deliver structured lessons that lead to clear pupil progress. Confidence working within established behaviour frameworks is essential. Applicants must also have the legal right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.

Salary and Contract
London Fringe MPS 34398 to 46839 with UPS 48913 to 52490. TLR opportunities may be available for experienced History Teachers with curriculum or enrichment interests.

This History Teacher role would suit a committed practitioner seeking a long-term Humanities Teaching Opportunity within a school that values subject expertise and professional growth.

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