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: CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed) About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work
Humanities Teacher in Southchurch Village employer: TeacherActive
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