Role: Teacher of History and Politics (KS4–KS5)
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2027
Salary: Competitive Salary + Sixth Form Responsibility Allowance
Are you an academically ambitious historian with the ability to challenge students through political debate, historical interpretation and independent research?
A sixth form-focused school in Luton is seeking a History and Politics Teacher to join its senior humanities team. The successful candidate will teach academically demanding courses and support students preparing for university and competitive applications.
The Role
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Senior Teaching: Deliver GCSE and A-Level History, with Politics teaching where appropriate.
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Essay Development: Teach structured argument, source analysis and critical evaluation.
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Current Affairs: Encourage informed discussion of political and social developments.
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University Preparation: Support personal statements, admissions preparation and academic research.
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Enrichment: Lead debates, conferences, societies and visiting-speaker events.
The Candidate
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Academic Background: A degree in History, Politics or a related subject.
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Senior Curriculum Expertise: Strong knowledge of A-Level assessment requirements.
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Analytical Ability: Excellent essay-writing and critical-thinking skills.
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Confidence: Ability to lead sophisticated classroom discussion.
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Mentoring: Commitment to supporting students’ academic progression.
The Environment
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Sixth Form Excellence: A school with high university aspirations.
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Academic Culture: Strong focus on independent study and debate.
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Enrichment: Regular lectures, competitions and university events.
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Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop sixth form leadership.
This is a career-enhancing role for a History or Politics specialist seeking a challenging Bedfordshire appointment. Submit your CV to express your interest.
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