History Teacher

Posted 18 December 2025
Salary Inner London Salary
LocationWembley
Job type Permanent
Discipline Graduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
ReferenceV-113730

Job description

History Teacher

Location: Brent, North West London
Start: Spring / Summer Term 2026
Contract: Full-time
Suitable for: Qualified and Unqualified teachers

A high-performing secondary school in Brent is seeking an exceptional History Teacher to join its team from Spring or Summer 2026. This is a rare opportunity to work in a culture built on high expectations, strong routines, and exceptional outcomes, where staff are supported to develop quickly and deliver consistently excellent teaching.

This vacancy is open to both experienced teachers and outstanding graduates who have the academic strength and presence to thrive in a demanding, highly structured environment.

The role
As a History Teacher, you will:
  • Deliver engaging, knowledge-rich History lessons with clear explanations and strong subject authority
  • Plan lessons that build powerful historical understanding, vocabulary and extended writing
  • Use assessment and feedback intelligently to close gaps and accelerate progress
  • Contribute to a department culture where consistency, scholarship and ambition are the norm
  • Support pupils to develop excellent habits for learning and achievement
Who we’re looking for
You should be:
  • A confident History specialist with exceptional subject knowledge and communication skills
  • Ambitious, resilient, and highly receptive to feedback and coaching
  • Fully aligned with a school culture of calm classrooms, firm routines and purposeful learning
Essential requirement
To be considered, you must have:
  • A History degree from a top UK university — ideally a First Class degree from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university
Qualified and unqualified applicants welcome
  • Qualified teachers (QTS): You’ll be expected to deliver excellent teaching and contribute to department improvement from day one.
  • Unqualified teachers: Outstanding graduates will be considered and supported to develop into high-impact classroom teachers.
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS, references, and relevant pre-employment checks.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this History Teacher role, in Brent. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this History Teacher role.

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