History Teacher Achieving Secondary School Ironbridge, Shropshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)

Located close to the historic Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire this 11-18 secondary school is seeking a full-time History Teacher to join its Humanities faculty. This is a wonderful opportunity for a teacher who is excited by the prospect of bringing the Industrial Revolution to life on the schools doorstep.

The successful candidate will teach History across Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 including GCSE and A-level (exam board flexible to reflect the successful candidates specialism). You will be encouraged to incorporate the areas significant industrial heritage into the curriculum including organising visits to the Ironbridge museums as part of an enriching programme of study. Other responsibilities include contributing to department planning maintaining accurate assessment records and supporting whole-school enrichment activities.

School Information

This 11-18 school benefits from one of the most distinctive local settings of any school in the region with the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Ironbridge providing a unique resource for teaching History. The school has a high-achieving sixth form with consistently strong examination results and a Humanities faculty that takes real pride in connecting classroom learning to the local area.

Staff describe a supportive team that collaborates closely on planning and shares a genuine enthusiasm for the subject.

Requirements

• Degree in History and QTS

• Strong subject knowledge across KS3-5; A-level experience desirable

• Enthusiasm for using local heritage to enrich the History curriculum

• Good organisational skills including planning and risk-assessing educational visits

• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative Humanities team

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.