History Teacher - High-Achieving Independent School -Richmond

Join a prestigious, high-achieving Independent School in Richmond as a History Teacher from September 2025. This is an opportunity to inspire highly motivated students across Key Stages 3-5, fostering a deep understanding of historical concepts and critical thinking within a well-resourced academic environment. About Our Learning Community: We are an Independent School committed to providing an exceptional education that nurtures intellectual curiosity and prepares students for future success. Our Humanities department boasts a strong emphasis on historical inquiry and academic rigor. About the Role: Deliver engaging and challenging History lessons across Key Stages 3-5, following exam specifications and incorporating diverse historical perspectives and methodologies. Plan and deliver lessons that foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and historical inquiry, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources, including primary source analysis and historiography. Assess student progress through research projects, essays, and written examinations, providing detailed feedback to support their development. Contribute to the development of the History curriculum, integrating current historical research and advanced concepts, and participate in departmental planning. Organize and lead historical societies, research projects, and extracurricular activities, promoting student engagement and historical inquiry. Ideal Candidate: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong History subject knowledge, including diverse historical periods and methodologies. Demonstrated experience teaching History to A-Level, with a focus on both theoretical concepts and research skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate high-achieving students. Commitment to fostering historical inquiry and critical thinking. Benefits: Competitive salary (commensurate with independent school pay scales). Access to extensive resources, supporting advanced historical research and inquiry. Opportunities for continuous professional development in history and humanities education. A collaborative and intellectually stimulating team environment within a leading Independent School. To Apply: Please send your CV