Role: Teacher of History and Classical Civilisation (KS4–KS5)
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: September 2027
Salary: Competitive Salary + Sixth Form Responsibility
Are you a scholarly historian who can inspire students through the study of political power, ancient societies and the development of civilisation?
A selective sixth form in Sudbury is seeking a History and Classical Civilisation Teacher to join its academically focused humanities team. The school encourages students to engage critically with historical evidence and prepare confidently for university study.
The Role
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Senior Humanities Teaching: Deliver GCSE and A-Level History, with Classical Civilisation where appropriate.
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Historical Interpretation: Develop students’ understanding of primary sources and historiography.
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Ancient World Study: Teach classical societies, mythology, politics and culture.
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Essay Development: Support students with structured argument and critical evaluation.
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University Preparation: Encourage wider reading and independent academic research.
The Candidate
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Relevant Degree: A degree in History, Classics, Ancient History or a related field.
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Subject Depth: Strong knowledge of historical periods and classical civilisation.
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Academic Confidence: Ability to lead advanced discussion and seminar-style teaching.
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Written Expertise: Excellent understanding of essay structure and examination technique.
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Mentoring Ability: Commitment to supporting high-achieving students.
The Environment
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Academic Aspirations: A motivated sixth-form cohort with ambitious destinations.
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Specialist Teaching: Small-group discussion and independent research.
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Cultural Enrichment: Lectures, museum visits and classical studies activities.
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Professional Autonomy: Scope to develop challenging and engaging curriculum content.
This is an exciting opportunity for a History specialist with an interest in Classics to join a Suffolk sixth form. Submit your CV to express your interest.
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