History Teacher - Ambitious School in Abingdon!

The History Teacher opportunity you’ve been waiting for… A highly respected school in Abingdon is seeking a talented and enthusiastic History specialist to join its thriving and supportive Humanities faculty. Job Overview Our client is looking to appoint a History Teacher to start in January 2026. This vibrant and ambitious school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, high-quality teaching, and outstanding pastoral care. The successful History Teacher will deliver engaging, challenging, and well-structured lessons across KS3 to KS5, inspiring curiosity, analytical thinking, and a passion for understanding the past within a motivated and well-behaved student body. The School This is a dynamic, forward-thinking school that offers a rich and balanced curriculum, with the History Department playing a central and highly valued role within Humanities. The school fosters an inclusive, diverse, and supportive community where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive. Colleagues frequently praise the school’s strong leadership, collaborative culture, and clear commitment to professional development. Staff highlight the excellent wellbeing provision, describing it as a place where teachers feel supported, respected, and encouraged to innovate—particularly within the History curriculum. The school places great emphasis on developing thoughtful, knowledgeable, and inquisitive learners. Students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including historical investigations, heritage site visits, museum trips, research projects, debating activities, and cross-curricular initiatives linked to culture, politics, and global citizenship. Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience History Teacher Experience and Qualifications Degree in History or a closely related subject QTS (e.g., PGCE) Strong subject knowledge across the History curriculum Legal right to work in the UK Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills A passion for delivering high-quality History education across all key stages Application If you are an enthusiastic and inspiring History Teacher seeking the next step in your career, please submit your CV as soon as possible.