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Shropshire

History Teacher — Exceptional Secondary School in Shropshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS, paid to scale

An exceptional 11-18 secondary school in Shropshire is seeking a passionate History Teacher to join its well-regarded Humanities faculty. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a teacher who loves the subject and wants to work within a school that takes pride in delivering a rich, thought-provoking history curriculum.

The successful candidate will teach History across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (OCR), with the opportunity to teach A-level History depending on experience. The department places a strong emphasis on historical source work, debate, and essay-writing skills, and you will be expected to contribute to the design of curriculum resources that push students to think carefully and critically. The role also includes supporting the school's programme of enrichment visits — including trips to key battlefield and heritage sites — and contributing to wider Humanities faculty activities such as the annual Year 9 History Day.

School Information

This 11-18 school in Shropshire has consistently achieved exceptional outcomes for its students and is recognised within the local authority as one of its highest-performing schools. The Humanities faculty is experienced, collaborative, and known for the quality of its teaching. Staff describe a school where students are curious, engaged, and well-behaved, and where teachers are trusted to teach creatively within a clear and well-structured framework.

Requirements

  • Degree in History and QTS

  • Strong subject knowledge across KS3–5; A-level teaching experience desirable

  • Confidence delivering source-based and essay-focused teaching approaches

  • Enthusiasm for enrichment visits and wider Humanities faculty activities

  • Good communication and collaborative skills

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.

Locations
Shropshire

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History Teacher — Exceptional Secondary School in Shropshire

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