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History Teacher
History Teacher | Southwark | September
Are you a History Teacher looking to join a secondary school where academic ambition, behaviour and curriculum depth sit at the centre of school life? This September 2026 opportunity would suit both experienced teachers and ECTs eager to develop within a high-performing Humanities department known for excellent outcomes and strong classroom culture.
This History Teacher role is based within one of South London's highest-performing schools, with a Progress 8 score of 1.45 placing it among the top-performing schools nationally in 2024. The school also maintained its Outstanding judgement in its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising the school's culture of high expectations, strong literacy focus and exceptional pupil conduct.
The successful History Teacher will:
- Join a department where curriculum knowledge, essay writing and historical scholarship are prioritised from Year 7 through to Sixth Form.
- Benefit from centralised planning, shared assessments and collaborative departmental training, allowing staff to focus on excellent classroom delivery and pupil progress.
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History Teacher September 2026
Inner London MPS | £40,317-£52,300
What the school can offer a History Teacher:
- Outstanding behaviour systems built around clear routines and high expectations.
- Weekly subject-specific CPD and collaborative planning time.
- Strong uptake in Humanities subjects at GCSE and A Level.
- A culture centred around literacy, oracy and academic scholarship across all departments.
- Reduced timetable and experienced mentor support for ECTs.
- Modern teaching facilities following major school redevelopment.
- Excellent Sixth Form provision with growing post-16 numbers.
- Clear progression opportunities into pastoral and middle leadership.
The successful History Teacher will:
- Hold UK QTS by September 2026.
- Be passionate about delivering engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Have strong subject knowledge and high classroom expectations.
- Value collaboration, structure and professional development.
- Be committed to supporting excellent pupil outcomes.
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If you are a History Teacher searching for a school with exceptional standards, strong leadership and a genuine commitment to staff development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Southwark secondary school.
Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this History Teacher role, in Southwark. For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this History Teacher role.
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