History Teacher

Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in East London to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgeable History Teacher to join its successful Humanities department.

About the role

The successful candidate will inspire students through engaging and thought-provoking History lessons, fostering curiosity about the past and helping pupils develop strong analytical, evaluative and critical thinking skills. The role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers who are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and achieving excellent outcomes for students

About the school

This ambitious and inclusive secondary school is recognised for its high expectations, supportive culture and commitment to academic excellence. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment, strong leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and modern teaching facilities. The school has a diverse student community where achievement, respect and aspiration are at the heart of everything it does.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of History Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4. The ability to teach Key Stage 5 would be advantageous
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for bringing History to life in the classroom
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].