History Teacher

Location: Perry Barr, Birmingham
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long- term

Located in the vibrant community of Perry Barr, our school is proud to be rated 'Good’ by Ofsted. We are a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking secondary school with a strong focus on academic achievement, character development, and community engagement. Staff are valued and supported through a collaborative culture and ongoing professional development.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed History Teacher to join our successful Humanities department from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love of history and develop students’ critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills across Key Stages 3 and 4. Experience or interest in teaching Key Stage 5 would be an advantage, but is not essential.

• Deliver engaging, well-structured history lessons that motivate and challenge all learners.

• Plan and assess learning in line with the national curriculum and department schemes of work.

• Promote a passion for history and an understanding of how the past shapes the present.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs, trips, and enrichment activities.

• Uphold the school’s high standards of behaviour, engagement, and academic achievement.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in History or a related field.

• Experience teaching history at KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable but not essential).

• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for making history accessible and exciting.

• Strong classroom management and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching.

• A team player with a proactive and reflective approach to professional growth.

• A supportive Humanities team within a well-established and 'Good’-rated school.

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

• Access to high-quality CPD and career development opportunities.

• A positive, well-resourced learning environment with engaged students.