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History Teacher & Heritage Learning Coordinator | Independent Day School


Job Location:

Suffolk - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Teacher of History (KS3KS5)

Location: Newmarket Suffolk

Contract: Part-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive pro-rata salary

An independent day school in Newmarket is seeking a passionate History Teacher to join its humanities department. The successful candidate will deliver stimulating lessons and help students connect historical study with local national and international events.

The Role
  • Teach inspiring History lessons: Deliver well-planned lessons across KS3 GCSE and selected sixth-form classes.

  • Develop historical understanding: Encourage students to analyse evidence interpretations and historical change.

  • Support enrichment: Organise talks trips workshops and history-related extracurricular activities.

  • Use varied resources: Incorporate source material technology and discussion to deepen learning.

  • Contribute to assessment: Mark work accurately and provide constructive feedback to students.

  • Promote independent study: Encourage students to research question and present historical arguments.

The Candidate
  • History specialist: Demonstrates strong subject knowledge across a broad historical curriculum.

  • Qualified teacher: Holds QTS or an equivalent qualification.

  • Engaging educator: Can make historical events accessible and memorable.

  • Strong planner: Produces structured lessons with clear learning outcomes.

  • Independent school experience: Previous experience in an independent or selective setting would be useful.

  • Enrichment minded: Is keen to support trips clubs and wider humanities activities.

The Environment
  • Independent setting: A school with a strong academic and pastoral ethos.

  • Small teaching groups: Opportunities to provide personalised support and detailed feedback.

  • Well-resourced department: Access to historical texts digital materials and teaching resources.

  • Enrichment opportunities: A school culture that values trips talks and wider learning.

  • Supportive colleagues: Work alongside experienced teachers in a collaborative environment.

Apply Now

If you are an enthusiastic History Teacher seeking a permanent part-time role please send your CV for review.


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