History Teacher / ECT

<p>Job Description</p><br>Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.<br><p>History Teacher / ECT London £40,317 – £62,496 (Inner London MPS/UPS) Full-Time | Permanent | September Start</p><p>Some schools teach History. Others bring it to life.</p><p>This London secondary school falls firmly into the second category — and they’re now looking for a History Teacher or ECT who can do more than deliver content… someone who can tell stories, challenge perspectives, and spark debate.</p><p>Picture this:</p><p>A Year 9 class arguing over the causes of World War I. A Year 11 student staying behind to ask another question about civil rights. A Sixth Form group dissecting interpretations like undergraduates.</p><p>That’s the kind of classroom you’ll be stepping into.</p><p>KPI Education are working with a well-respected, ambitious school in London that places real value on Humanities. History isn’t sidelined here — it’s a subject that students choose, enjoy, and succeed in.</p><p>What’s different about this role?</p><ul><li>History has strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level</li><li>Students are encouraged to think, question, and challenge — not just memorise</li><li>Schemes of work are well-resourced but not restrictive</li><li>A department culture built on discussion, collaboration, and academic rigour</li><li>Leadership that gives you the space to teach with personality and depth</li></ul><p>The role (beyond the obvious):</p><p>Yes, you’ll teach KS3 and KS4 (KS5 if you want it). But more importantly, you’ll:</p><ul><li>Create lessons that students actually remember</li><li>Bring historical events into modern-day relevance</li><li>Challenge students to form opinions — and defend them</li><li>Play a part in shaping a department that’s continuing to grow</li></ul><p>Who this will suit:</p><ul><li>A History specialist (ECTs very welcome)</li><li>Someone who enjoys the subject — and makes that obvious in their teaching</li><li>A teacher who isn’t afraid to ask “why?” and push students to do the same</li><li>Energy, presence, and the ability to hold a room</li></ul><p>Let’s flip it on you:</p><ul><li>If a student said “History is boring” — what would you do next?</li><li>What’s your favourite topic to teach, and why does it land every time?</li><li>How do you balance knowledge with critical thinking in your lessons?</li><li>What would students say about your classroom after a term?</li></ul><p>This isn’t a filler role. The school are looking for someone who can add something — to the department, to the students, and to the wider school culture.</p><p>If you’re looking for a History post where you can actually teach the subject properly, this is worth your time.</p><p>Send your CV and cover letter to Ryan at KPI Education to be considered. xwzovoh </p><p>Interviews are already being lined up — strong applicants won’t hang around.</p><p>INDTEA</p>