Job descriptionLooking for a private school with a thriving History department in Abingdon? A prestigious independent school in Abingdon with a flourishing, academically vibrant History department is seeking an inspiring, knowledgeable, and committed History Teacher to join its dynamic academic community. Job Overview Our client is recruiting for a History Teacher to start in January 2026. This outstanding private, co-educational school is renowned for: • its exceptional academic standards • a deeply supportive pastoral ethos • a rich and diverse co-curricular programme The successful candidate will deliver engaging, rigorous, and intellectually ambitious History lessons from KS3 to KS5, teaching motivated, reflective, and curious pupils who demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for exploring the past and understanding its relevance to the modern world. The School This is a school where History is highly valued, intellectually rich, and consistently celebrated. The department is widely respected for its: • passionate, expert teaching • excellent examination outcomes • commitment to historical enquiry, debate, and critical thinking Pupils benefit from: • a broad and stimulating curriculum covering British, European, and global history • opportunities for trips to historical sites, museums, archives, and international visits • access to digital learning tools and historical research resources • a strong focus on evaluating evidence, analysing interpretations, and forming well-reasoned arguments Parents frequently praise the school’s nurturing culture, academic ambition, and dedication to developing confident, articulate, and historically informed young people. Staff describe the school as supportive, well-led, and professionally fulfilling, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, autonomy, and continuous professional development. Typical Benefits Include: • Outstanding CPD and clear opportunities for career progression • Modern facilities, including specialist humanities classrooms and digital research tools • A genuine focus on staff wellbeing • Fee remission (where applicable) • A vibrant co-curricular programme, often including History Society, debating, lectures, enrichment trips, and independent research initiatives Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Highly competitive and dependent on experience History Teacher – Experience and Qualifications • A degree in History or a closely related subject • A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE) • Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching History • Strong communication, planning, and ICT skills • The ability to inspire, challenge, and support pupils of all abilities • The legal right to work in the UK Application If you are an enthusiastic and ambitious History Teacher seeking to join a leading private school with an exceptional History department, please send your CV at your earliest convenience.
