History Teacher Contract Full Time NEW

KS3 & KS4 History
Lewisham
Full-Time or Part-Time
September 2026 Start
Paid to Scale

Are you a passionate History Teacher looking to inspire the next generation?

A successful and inclusive secondary school in Lewisham is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated History Teacher to join its thriving Humanities department from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or Early Career Teacher to join a school committed to academic excellence, inclusion, and providing students with a rich and engaging curriculum. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities.

The successful candidate will teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that encourage students to develop a deeper understanding of the past while building critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills.

The Role

As a Teacher of History, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging and challenging History lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students through the study of historical events, themes, and interpretations.
• Develop students’ analytical, evaluative, and extended writing skills.
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress to ensure strong outcomes.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students, including SEND and EAL learners.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes curiosity and achievement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities within the Humanities department.
• Support the wider life of the school through clubs, trips, and extracurricular activities.

The School

This well-regarded Lewisham secondary school serves a diverse and vibrant community and is recognised for its strong academic standards, inclusive ethos, and commitment to student wellbeing.

The school offers:

• A supportive and collaborative Humanities department.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Strong behaviour systems and high expectations.
• Modern facilities and resources.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.

The school is passionate about ensuring every student is challenged, supported, and encouraged to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching History across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for History.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• High expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.

In Return, the School Offers:

• Competitive salary paid to scale.
• High-quality CPD and professional development programmes.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive leadership team and welcoming staff body.
• Excellent teaching facilities and resources.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.

Whether you are an experienced History Teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT seeking a supportive school to begin your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful Lewisham school from September 2026.

If you are interested in this History Teacher position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy of responding to all applications within three working days. Due to the volume of applications received, individual feedback may not always be possible. If you have not been contacted within this timeframe, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this vacancy.