ECT Teacher of History - Secondary School - Leicester

A forward-thinking 11–18 secondary school in Leicester is seeking an enthusiastic and reflective ECT Teacher of History to join its established Humanities faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher looking to begin their professional journey within a structured, well-supported and academically focused environment.

The school has a strong track record of successfully developing ECTs, many of whom have progressed into leadership roles within the school. History is a popular subject with strong GCSE uptake and a growing A-Level cohort.

The Role

As an ECT History teacher, you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to observe and contribute to KS5 teaching as you develop. The department follows a carefully sequenced curriculum that balances substantive knowledge with source analysis and extended writing skills.

You will benefit from:

• A reduced timetable in line with the ECT framework
• A dedicated subject mentor within the History department
• Weekly coaching sessions and structured feedback
• Joint planning and shared schemes of learning
• Clear assessment frameworks to support consistency

The curriculum includes a diverse range of historical periods and themes, with a strong focus on analytical writing and exam technique at GCSE.

The Department

The History team is collaborative, supportive and experienced in mentoring new teachers. Regular moderation meetings ensure consistency in marking and assessment, while departmental CPD focuses on subject scholarship and pedagogy.

Students in Leicester engage well with enquiry-based learning and structured debate. The department also runs enrichment activities including museum visits and themed history days.

Facilities and systems include:

• Dedicated Humanities classrooms
• Shared digital resources
• Centralised schemes of work
• Clear tracking systems for student progress

The School

This Leicester secondary school has established clear behaviour routines and a calm learning culture. Senior leaders are visible and supportive, and there is a genuine commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Staff describe the school as structured but nurturing, with high expectations balanced by strong pastoral care.

The school offers:

• Comprehensive ECT induction programme
• Access to subject-specific CPD
• A supportive and collaborative staff culture
• Clear progression pathways

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or be completing QTS this academic year)
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in History
• Show enthusiasm, organisation and reflective practice
• Be confident building positive classroom relationships
• Value feedback and continuous professional growth

This role is ideal for an ECT who wants a structured start in a school that prioritises mentorship and long-term development.

Why Join?

• Strong ECT support and mentoring
• Collaborative Humanities department
• Clear curriculum and shared planning
• Supportive leadership and strong behaviour systems
• Opportunity to grow into leadership over time

If you are a History ECT looking to begin your career in a well-led Leicester school that invests in its teachers, this is an outstanding opportunity.