Early Career Teacher of History - Secondary School -...

A respected 11–18 secondary school in Leicester is seeking a motivated and ambitious Early Career Teacher of History to join its established Humanities faculty. The school serves a diverse community and has earned a reputation for steady academic progress, strong pastoral systems and a calm, purposeful learning culture.

History is a well-subscribed subject at GCSE, with growing interest at A-Level. The department is proud of its structured curriculum, which develops chronological understanding, source evaluation and analytical writing skills from Year 7 onwards.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent role for an ECT looking to build strong foundations in a well-led and collaborative department. The school offers a comprehensive induction programme tailored specifically to new teachers, combining whole-school CPD with subject mentoring.

You will:

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver well-planned lessons using established schemes of work
• Develop effective assessment and feedback strategies
• Participate in lesson observations and professional coaching
• Contribute to enrichment such as debate clubs or local history projects

The department ensures new teachers are supported with clear resources and structured planning frameworks.

The History Department

History sits within a strong Humanities faculty alongside Geography and RE. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced, with a clear emphasis on building essay-writing confidence and exam technique.

Department features include:

• Dedicated Humanities classrooms within a central faculty area
• Shared planning documents and assessment banks
• Structured GCSE intervention programmes
• Opportunities for local field visits linked to Leicester’s heritage

Senior staff within the faculty actively mentor ECTs, offering joint planning sessions and classroom modelling where required.

The School

This Leicester secondary is known for its consistent behaviour systems and high expectations. Senior leaders are visible and supportive, and there is a strong focus on maintaining manageable workload through shared resources and clear marking policies.

Facilities include refurbished teaching blocks, upgraded classroom technology and a well-used central learning resource centre. Staff describe the school as structured, improving and professionally supportive.

The ECT programme includes:

• Reduced timetable
• Weekly mentor meetings
• Scheduled development time
• Access to subject-specific CPD

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Be completing or have recently achieved QTS in History
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm
• Be organised and open to feedback
• Deliver structured and purposeful lessons
• Show commitment to student progress and inclusive teaching

This role would suit a new teacher eager to grow in confidence within a stable and supportive school.

What’s On Offer

• Full ECT induction programme
• Strong Humanities faculty support
• Clear behaviour systems and pastoral structures
• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• A Leicester secondary committed to staff development

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your History teaching career in a school where structure, mentorship and academic ambition are carefully balanced.