ECT Teacher of History – Secondary School –Nottingham

A well-established 11–18 secondary school in Nottingham is seeking an ambitious and reflective Early Career Teacher of History to join its Humanities faculty. The school has a strong reputation for consistent behaviour systems, clear leadership direction and a supportive induction programme for new teachers. History is a popular and successful subject within the school, with steady GCSE outcomes and a curriculum that balances knowledge-rich content with analytical skill development. This is an excellent opportunity for a new teacher to begin their career within a stable and professionally supportive environment. The Role This post is ideally suited to an ECT seeking a structured start to their teaching career. You will teach History across KS3 and KS4, delivering well-planned lessons supported by established departmental schemes of work. You will: • Teach History across KS3 and GCSE • Develop clear routines for classroom management and assessment • Contribute to shared curriculum planning and moderation • Receive structured mentoring and weekly coaching • Engage in professional studies sessions as part of your ECT programme The school operates a carefully designed induction framework to ensure new teachers build confidence, subject expertise and classroom consistency. The History Department History is part of a cohesive Humanities faculty. The department follows a clearly sequenced curriculum from Year 7 through to GCSE, with shared resources and centralised assessments. Department strengths include: • Strong GCSE uptake • Structured retrieval and exam preparation strategies • Collaborative planning meetings • A focus on historical enquiry and source analysis • Consistent marking and feedback expectations ECTs benefit from close subject mentoring and supported lesson observations. The School Environment Located within a well-connected part of Nottingham, the school benefits from modern teaching facilities and a calm, respectful learning culture. Behaviour systems are consistent and well-supported by senior leaders, allowing ECTs to focus on high-quality teaching. Leadership prioritises staff development and wellbeing. ECTs receive: • Reduced timetable in Year 1 • Weekly mentor meetings • Regular observation and feedback cycles • Access to both in-school and external CPD The school has a strong track record of successfully developing ECTs into confident and effective practitioners. Who We’re Looking For The successful candidate will: • Be completing or have recently achieved QTS in History • Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm • Show a reflective approach to professional development • Maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic progress • Be committed to continuous improvement This role would suit a new History teacher seeking a structured and nurturing school environment in which to build long-term confidence and expertise. What’s On Offer • Full ECT induction programme • Supportive Humanities faculty • Clear behaviour systems • Professional development opportunities • A respected Nottingham secondary school community This is an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a stable and improvement-focused Nottingham secondary school.