History Teacher - Tower Hamlets

History Teacher

Tower Hamlets, East London
MPS/UPS (Inner London)
Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date:

September 2026

History lovers, this one’s for you.

A forward-thinking secondary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a passionate and knowledgeable History Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis this September. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ambitious ECT ready to bring the past to life, this school is keen to meet educators who can inspire curiosity, confidence, and lively classroom discussion.

This is a school where students are engaged, leadership is supportive, and creativity in the classroom is genuinely encouraged. No dusty textbooks and silent classrooms here, think debate, enquiry, storytelling, and lessons that make students see how history still shapes the world around them today.

• A welcoming and supportive Humanities department
• Strong behaviour systems and engaged learners
• Excellent CPD and progression opportunities
• Modern resources and well-planned curriculum support
• A diverse and vibrant school community in the heart of East London
• Supportive SLT who value staff wellbeing and development

• Teaching History across KS3 and KS4
• Planning engaging lessons that encourage critical thinking
• Supporting students of all abilities to achieve their potential
• Creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels seen and supported
• Taking part in wider school life and departmental enrichment opportunities

• Holds UK QTS or is completing a PGCE
• Has strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for History
• Can build positive relationships quickly
• Brings energy, creativity, and confidence into the classroom
• Wants to be part of a collaborative and ambitious school community

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.