History Teacher and KS5 History lead TLR

Position: History Teacher
Year Group: KS3, KS4 and KS5
TLR: KS5 History Lead
TLR: 2A
Salary: MPS – UPS + TLR allowance
Location: London Borough of Redbridge
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
Start: September 2025

OUR SCHOOL
We are a vibrant and diverse secondary school & sixth form that provides students with an exceptional educational experience that empowers all students to succeed.

The school's curriculum is tailored to the local context, addressing cultural capital gaps and responding to the needs of the community. Literacy is at the heart of the curriculum, recognised as the foundation for learning and knowledge. Students benefit from a 3-year Key Stage 3 and a broad range of subjects at Key Stage 4, catering to all abilities and ensuring a path for every student from Year 7 to 13.

We believe that our school is a welcoming and inclusive environment, with a low staff turnover and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development. The school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2020 and continues to strive for excellence, with a clear vision and ambitious priorities to enhance the educational experience for all.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:
For September 2025, we have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to join us as a History Teacher and KS5 Leader of History on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be an enthusiastic, dynamic, and passionate practitioner with a proven track record of delivering exceptional outcomes for A-Level students. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving curriculum excellence especially as Leader of History at KS5, promoting high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting students in achieving their full potential.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding professional who is able to demonstrate high standards for teaching and learning so that students of all abilities are enthused, challenged, and motivated to succeed. They will join a vibrant and forward-thinking team, dedicated to raising aspirations and improving outcomes for our students.

The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department in an outstanding school. Results are excellent across all levels. At Key Stage 3, History is a highly valued subject, where students demonstrate high levels of engagement with over half of the Y9 cohort going on to choose History at GCSE. At GCSE, 92% of students achieved a Grade 5 or higher and 49% achieved Grade 7-9. At KS5, we teach both History A Level and Government and Politics A level with an excellent uptake for both subjects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TEACHER AND LEADER OF HISTORY:

1. To provide outstanding learning and teaching in History, with a specific focus on Key Stage 5 as a leader.
2. Curriculum planning, student progress tracking, and ensuring outstanding learning and teaching at A-level, preparing students for academic success and future pathways through robust tracking and responsive interventions.
3. Raise expectations, standards and student achievement as a leader at KS5.
4. Use performance data to evaluate student achievement outcomes and identify areas for improvement in History with particular focus on KS5.
5. Contribute to the development of the vision for the Department by promoting and contributing to the ethos of the school, promoting and supporting all school policies and ensuring compliance amongst students.
6. Motivate and work with others to create a culture and ethos of challenge and support where all students can achieve success and become engaged in their learning.
7. Be a role model of exemplary practice for colleagues within the department and beyond.

We are looking for someone who has:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
2. Good academics across the board.
3. Excellent subject knowledge and expertise in teaching History.
4. Experience of teaching History across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5.
5. Strong understanding of the latest teaching and learning strategies to support and motivate students of varying abilities.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:

1. We were rated GOOD with OUTSTANDING features.
2. Clear systems and lesson structures to support pace and creativity.
3. Easily accessible from Central London and Essex.
4. A high-quality induction and extensive in-house CPD programme available to staff as part of our strong commitment to staff development.
5. 18 weeks paid holiday per year.
6. Employee perks such as access to Cyclescheme, Techscheme, and an Electric Car Scheme.
7. Outstanding training and development.
8. Excellent SLT with year group support.
9. Shared creation of resources and ideas.
10. Exceptional modelling through weekly lesson studies in core curriculum areas.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity, send your detailed CV to Georgina Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.