Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Highly competitive independent school salary Looking for an inspiring independent school with a high-performing History department in Hertford? A prestigious independent day school with an excellent reputation across Hertfordshire has a rare opening for a History Teacher to join its Humanities faculty from January 2026. Job Overview The school is seeking a knowledgeable, reflective and academically driven History Teacher to teach KS3–KS5, including GCSE and A-Level. The subject is extremely popular, with strong results and high Sixth Form uptake. Students are bright, curious, and highly motivated. This opportunity would suit a teacher who enjoys delivering intellectually ambitious lessons, contributing to enrichment such as debating, historical societies, essay competitions, and cultural excursions. The School This co-educational independent school is known for: • exceptional academic standards and consistently strong exam outcomes • small class sizes enabling personalised feedback and extension work • a rich co-curricular programme including Model UN, EPQ mentoring and academic lectures • forward-thinking leadership and excellent pastoral care The Humanities faculty benefits from subject-specific classrooms, archive resources, digital historical databases, and extensive professional development opportunities. Teachers describe the culture as collegiate, academically stimulating, and supportive, with genuine autonomy and excellent wellbeing provision. Benefits Typically Include • Outstanding CPD and internal promotion opportunities • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and digital teaching resources • Fee remission (where applicable) • Free lunches, wellbeing initiatives and strong staff support systems Experience & Qualifications • Degree in History or a related Humanities discipline • Teaching qualification with QTS • Strong KS3–KS5 subject knowledge • Ability to stretch high-attaining pupils • Legal right to work in the UK Application If you are a passionate History Teacher seeking to join a leading independent school in Hertford, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.