Teacher of History

The City of Leicester College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented, and motivated Teacher of History to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people and contribute to a thriving, ambitious school community.

We are looking for a teacher who brings passion, strong subject knowledge, and a commitment to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment - one where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

You will be a committed and reflective teacher who is driven to ensure all students make excellent progress. Through carefully planned and engaging lessons, you will inspire curiosity, challenge thinking, and support a diverse range of learners to succeed. This role is equally suitable for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers with a passion for History and a desire to promote the subject across the school.

As part of our highly valued team, you will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range. We are seeking someone who shares our belief that every student deserves the very best.

• Be an effective and inspiring teacher who embodies our ethos of ‘Ambition for All’
• Be highly motivated, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development
• Contribute to the development of engaging, ambitious schemes of work
• Demonstrate strong pedagogical knowledge in the teaching of History
• Be a collaborative team player who enjoys working within the department and across the wider school

The City of Leicester College is a thriving, multicultural 11–19 school with nearly 1,600 students, including a highly successful sixth form of over 250 students. While we are one of the largest schools in the city, we pride ourselves on maintaining a strong sense of community and placing the wellbeing of both students and staff at the heart of everything we do.

In recent years, we have made significant improvements across our curriculum, behaviour systems, and personal development provision. As a result, we are proud to have achieved our strongest ever exam outcomes—reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence and ambition for all.

We can offer you:

• A rewarding role within a diverse and vibrant inner-city community
• A school with high aspirations for both students and staff
• A comprehensive induction programme, including mentoring and coaching
• Evidence-informed, tailored CPD to support your professional growth
• A well-resourced and inspiring teaching environment
• A committed, creative, and supportive staff team
• A collaborative working culture focused on student success
• Access to excellent technology, including a laptop for all staff
• Staff healthcare benefits through Bupa
• RAC vehicle benefits
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

For further information or to arrange a visit, please get in touch. We would warmly welcome the opportunity to show you our school. Please include a supporting statement, within the application, detailing your reasons for applying for the job, what makes you suitable, and any key experience you have that fits the specifications.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

The closing date for this position is 9:00am on Friday 12 June 2026. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be held in the following week but may take place sooner.

The City of Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).