History Teacher

Position: History Teacher 

Location: Tower Hamlets 

Start date: September 2026 

Smart Teachers are working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in Tower Hamlets to recruit an enthusiastic and knowledgeable History Teacher for a full-time, fixed-term position starting in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful Humanities faculty within a school recognised for its high academic standards, inclusive ethos and commitment to staff development.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 depending on experience.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-sequenced lessons that inspire a love of History.
• Assess, monitor and support student progress, ensuring all learners are challenged to achieve their potential.
• Contribute positively to the Humanities department and wider school community.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance and academic achievement.

The school is a well-established and highly regarded secondary academy located in Tower Hamlets. It has a strong reputation for academic excellence, excellent behaviour and a culture of high expectations. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment, high-quality professional development and supportive leadership committed to helping colleagues flourish in their careers.

The school is well served by public transport and offers modern teaching facilities and excellent resources across the Humanities department.

The desired History Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for History.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced History Teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates of pay paid via PAYE.
• Access to free, high-quality CPD through The National College.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
• Pension contributions.
• Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes.

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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