An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of History to join a highly regarded independent school in Warwick. This is a superb role for a teacher who enjoys academic rigour and wants to work with pupils who are motivated, intellectually curious and eager to be challenged. The school offers a calm, purposeful learning environment with excellent behaviour, strong pastoral care and a culture that values scholarship and enrichment. With smaller class sizes, strong resources and a supportive professional community, this is an outstanding opportunity to teach History in a setting where pupils enjoy challenge and where teachers can teach with depth. About the Role As Teacher of History, you will teach across KS3–KS5, delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that develop both historical knowledge and key disciplinary skills. You will deliver lessons that: Build deep substantive knowledge across a range of historical periods and themes Develop disciplinary thinking, including causation, significance, change and continuity Strengthen source evaluation and interpretation through structured practice Improve extended writing through modelling, scaffolding and deliberate practice Prepare pupils for GCSE and A-Level through precise feedback and strong exam technique There is scope to contribute to enrichment such as lecture programmes, reading societies, debating, trips, museum links and cross-curricular projects depending on interest and experience. The Department History is a valued and high-performing subject within the school. The department is collaborative and academically ambitious, with a shared commitment to strong outcomes and a rich curriculum that encourages independent thought. The department values: Knowledge-rich teaching with clear sequencing and high expectations Confident academic writing, supported by modelling and purposeful feedback Discussion and debate that deepens interpretation and understanding A strong culture of scholarship, wider reading and enrichment Consistent assessment approaches to support progress and stretch high attainers Pupils respond well to high-level questioning and enjoy the intellectual challenge of the subject, making this an excellent environment for a teacher who is passionate about History. About the School This Warwick independent school is known for excellent academic standards and a supportive pastoral culture. Pupils are respectful, motivated and engaged, and staff benefit from a professional environment where expertise is valued and colleagues work closely together. The school places strong emphasis on: Calm, purposeful classrooms and excellent behaviour Individualised support through smaller teaching groups A broad co-curricular programme that enriches pupil experience Strong relationships, high expectations and a culture of aspiration and achievement Key Information Location: Warwick Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier by agreement) Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience What the School is Looking For The successful candidate will: Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification Have excellent subject knowledge in History Be confident teaching History across KS3–KS5 Deliver engaging lessons that stretch and support pupils Maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and wider school life Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers looking to develop in a high-performing independent setting. Why Join This School Teach highly motivated pupils in small classes Strong and collaborative History department Excellent resources and a rich culture of scholarship Competitive salary and strong professional development opportunities A welcoming independent school community committed to academic excellence This is a fantastic opportunity for a History teacher who wants to inspire intellectual curiosity and outstanding academic progress while working in a thriving independent school environment in Warwick.