History Teacher Wisbech

About the role:

Justteachers are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school inWisbechthat is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicatedHistory Teacherto join their team on afull-time basis from October.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and committed History Teacher who is eager to inspire students and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach Key Stage 5 where appropriate. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every student is encouraged to develop a strong understanding of the past, strengthen their analytical and critical-thinking skills, and achieve their full academic potential.

The school is proud of its supportive ethos, strong community values, and commitment to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students for success both inside and outside the classroom. This role would suit a creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic teacher who enjoys bringing history to life and encouraging students to question, analyse, debate, and develop a lifelong interest in the subject.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and effective History lessons in line with the Secondary National Curriculum.
• Teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with Key Stage 5 teaching where applicable.
• Inspire students to develop strong historical knowledge, analytical skills, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Encourage students to explore historical events, interpretations, sources, and perspectives.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that supports all learners.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
• Assess, monitor, and record student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Establish high expectations for behaviour and promote positive attitudes to learning in line with the school’s policies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression across the History curriculum.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and the wider school community.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including staff meetings, extracurricular activities, and professional development opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain an organised, safe, and engaging learning environment.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all students at all times.
• Uphold the school’s values and commitment to delivering high-quality secondary education.

Pre-requisites:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• Experience teaching History within a UK secondary school is desirable.
• A strong understanding of the Secondary National Curriculum and effective teaching practices.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and engage secondary-aged students.
• A flexible, organised, and proactive approach to teaching.
• A passion for History and the ability to bring the subject to life in the classroom.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Two recent education-based references.

ThisHistory Teacher role offers an exciting opportunity to join a supportive secondary school in Wisbech, where you’ll have the chance to inspire students, contribute to a thriving History department, and make a lasting impact on young people’s education and future success.