Job Title: History Teacher
Location: South Essex
Start Date: 1 November 2026
Salary: £34,071 - £52,839 per annum (FTE)

Are you a passionate History Teacher who can inspire students to develop a love for history and bring the past to life?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4?

Are you an adaptable and enthusiastic teacher who would enjoy working in a supportive secondary school, with opportunities to teach across other Humanities subjects?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a small, welcoming secondary school based in South Essex, which is looking to appoint a History Teacher. The school caters for students aged 11-16 and prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student is known, relationships are valued and high expectations are maintained.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated History Teacher on a permanent, full-time basis from November 2026. The successful History Teacher will plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, supporting students to develop historical knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills, whilst demonstrating flexibility to teach other Humanities subjects where required.

The successful History Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS

• Strong subject knowledge of History across KS3 and KS4

• Experience planning and delivering engaging History lessons within a secondary school

• The ability and willingness to teach additional Humanities subjects where required

• Excellent classroom management and strong communication skills

• A positive, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to teaching, with a commitment to raising student attainment

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A competitive salary of £34,071 - £52,839 per annum

• A welcoming and supportive school environment with strong staff relationships

• Weekly professional development sessions and opportunities to develop subject knowledge

• Access to evidence-informed teaching resources and professional development tools

• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and wider school activities

• A collaborative working environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas and best practice

If you are interested in this permanent History Teacher position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: joe.rigg@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 01245 335 533