History Teacher

Colchester, Essex

Secondary School - History Teacher

Monday - Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Pay: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)

Applications close: 30/07/26

• Full‑time, Monday - Friday History Teacher role.
• Teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 for suitable candidates.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.
• Encourage students to develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills.
• Assess, monitor and track student progress to ensure strong attainment and achievement.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Humanities department and wider school team.
• Contribute to curriculum development, enrichment activities and educational visits.
• Support students in achieving their full academic potential.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A degree in History or a related subject.
• Experience teaching History at secondary school level.
• A passion for History and the ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive, and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to raising standards and supporting student achievement.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

This History Teacher role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and forward‑thinking school environment, with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development and career progression.