Teacher of History – Secondary School – Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

A well-established 1116 secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Teacher of History to join its thriving Humanities faculty. The school serves a mixed intake and has made strong progress in recent years underpinned by clear leadership a structured curriculum and consistent behaviour systems.

History is a valued subject within the school with healthy GCSE uptake and a curriculum designed to build powerful knowledge analytical thinking and written precision.

The Role
You will teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4 delivering a carefully sequenced curriculum that spans medieval England the transatlantic slave trade industrial Britain and twentieth-century conflict. The department places strong emphasis on source analysis extended writing and historical interpretation.

Schemes of learning are well-developed and centrally resourced allowing teachers to focus on high-quality delivery and feedback. Assessment is purposeful and streamlined with clear moderation systems across the faculty.

You will:
Deliver engaging knowledge-rich History lessons
Develop students analytical writing and source evaluation skills
Contribute to GCSE preparation and intervention
Support enrichment activities such as trips and historical workshops
Collaborate with colleagues across the Humanities team

The school encourages debate discussion and evidence-based reasoning in lessons with a focus on building cultural capital.

The School
Situated within Stoke-on-Trent the school operates from a modernised building with dedicated Humanities classrooms and interactive teaching facilities. Behaviour expectations are high and consistently reinforced creating calm focused learning environments.

The leadership team is supportive and visible with a strong focus on staff development and instructional coaching. CPD is practical and classroom-focused including subject-specific development sessions.

The school has invested in literacy development across the curriculum and History plays a central role in supporting reading comprehension and extended writing.

About You
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Strong subject knowledge in History
Ability to deliver structured and engaging lessons
Commitment to high standards and inclusive practice
Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

Early career teachers and experienced practitioners are both encouraged to apply provided they demonstrate strong subject expertise and classroom presence.

Whats on Offer
Competitive salary aligned with experience
Structured CPD and coaching support
Established Humanities department with shared planning
Clear behaviour systems and strong leadership
Opportunity to shape enrichment and curriculum development

This is an excellent opportunity for a History teacher who values clarity strong routines and purposeful teaching within a supportive Stoke-on-Trent secondary school.