History Teacher

History Teacher – Secondary School

Perry Barr, Birmingham

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 Start 

Are you a passionate and inspiring History Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Perry Barr, Birmingham, seeking an enthusiastic History Teacher to join their successful Humanities department from September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate. The school is renowned for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership team and commitment to helping both staff and students achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a History Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring students to develop a passion for History and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality History lessons
• Teaching engaging and challenging content across KS3 and KS4
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking student progress
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Supporting students to develop critical thinking and analytical skills
• Contributing to the wider success of the Humanities department

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Have experience teaching History within a secondary school setting
• Possess strong subject knowledge and a passion for History
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills
• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Be a positive, proactive and collaborative team member

Ideally, the school is looking for an experienced Teacher; however, applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed and fully encouraged.

The School

This Good Ofsted-rated secondary school offers a welcoming and supportive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally. The leadership team is committed to ensuring teachers have the support, resources and opportunities needed to succeed.

The school offers:

• A friendly and supportive leadership team
• A collaborative and successful Humanities department
• Excellent support and mentoring for ECTs
• High-quality CPD and career progression opportunities
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved students
• A positive and inclusive school culture
• The opportunity for the position to become permanent for the right candidate

Location

The school is based in Perry Barr, Birmingham, with excellent transport links and onsite parking available.

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated History Teacher looking for a long-term opportunity from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge or an ECT looking to begin your career in a supportive and welcoming school, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a real difference.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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