Trainee History Teacher – Salaried Teacher Training Programme

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum
Start Date: September 2026

Ready to turn your passion for History into a rewarding teaching career?

Have you recently graduated with a History or Humanities degree from a UK university?

Would you love to train as a qualified teacher while earning a competitive salary from day one?

KPI Education is working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in Hertfordshire to recruit an ambitious Trainee History Teacher for a fully salaried teacher training programme starting this September.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated graduate to gain hands-on classroom experience while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with outstanding mentoring and professional development throughout your training year.

What you'll receive:

• Salaried teacher training programme (£28,000–£33,000)
• Full support towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Dedicated mentor from an experienced Humanities department
• Outstanding CPD and career progression opportunities
• Modern teaching facilities and excellent classroom resources
• Permanent teaching opportunity available upon successful completion
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive school community

Your role:

Working alongside experienced teachers, you'll gradually develop the skills and confidence needed to become an exceptional History teacher. Throughout the academic year you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Inspire students with your enthusiasm for historical events, cultures and political change
• Support pupils of all abilities to achieve excellent academic outcomes
• Develop outstanding classroom management techniques
• Participate fully in school life, enrichment activities and departmental planning
• Receive weekly coaching, observations and structured feedback

We're looking for graduates who have:

• A 2:1 or above in History or a closely related Humanities subject
• Strong academic credentials throughout education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for education and inspiring young people
• The ambition to build a long-term teaching career
• The Right to Work in the UK (please note sponsorship is not available)

This is an ideal opportunity for aspiring teachers looking to gain first-class training within a supportive school renowned for developing outstanding Early Career Teachers.

If you're ready to begin an exciting career in education and inspire the next generation of historians, apply today.

To be considered, please send your CV and a short covering letter to Ryan at KPI Education. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.

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