An Outstanding Secondary School in the heart of North West London (Harrow) is looking for a hard working, fully qualified and resourceful History Teacher to join their school in January 2026.
History Teacher - Harrow
** History Teacher
** Key Stages 3 & 4
** 'Good with Outstanding features' School
** Very competitive salary, £36,745 - £53,367
** Well resourced and managed department, with strong SOW in place
** Excellent Senior Leadership Team
** Very capable students that need little behaviour management
SCHOOL INFORMATION - History Teacher
The school is based in a leafy and friendly area in North West London and was rated "Outstanding in all aspects" by OFSTED in its most recent inspection. This large Secondary School prides itself on an excellent all round education that its students leave with, many of whom go on to Russell Group Universities and skilled vocational employment. They have strong relationships with the local community and parents/carers of the student body.
They are dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence, and to the full richness of learning. They provide a high-achieving, aspirational environment and high quality teaching staff deploy the best in educational practice to ensure the students reach the highest levels of academic attainment. They are relentlessly ambitious for their success, tirelessly seeking to inspire them to outstanding results.
The School is heavily oversubscribed and successful, providing high-quality education to students from the age of 11 to 19. They are a very special and unique learning environment and take students from over 70 primary schools because of their reputation for providing a well-rounded and exciting education.
They benefit from a spacious school site with ample facilities and well thought out classrooms. They boast fantastic open plan spaces that are conducive for positive learning. Staff continually comment that the way the school supports both its staff and student body is rewarded by a harmonious and uplifting work environment.
1. "Outstanding" OFSTED report.
2. 68% A* - B at A Level
3. 27% of learners at GCSE achieved grades 9 -7 (including A* and A) for all subjects
4. Fantastic facilities
5. Strong and established Humanities department
6. Friendly staff and good working environment
THE ROLE - History Teacher
You will be teaching Key Stage 3 & 4 History as the primary timetable and will need to be confident differentiating work. Ideally you will have an undergraduate degree in a subject related to Humanities and the appropriate History teacher training qualification.
Students and teachers alike enjoy lessons, which make for a positive and purposeful atmosphere throughout the school. This school is only looking to employ passionate educators, candidates who are prepared to fully immerse themselves in the school community, be willing to plan, prepare and deliver all lessons independently and take part in extra curricular activities.
The Humanities department is well resourced and well run, the team work together and continually raise standards. Enterprise and critical thinking is embedded in the school's ethos and teaching right across the curriculum, and this has been found to bring passion and excellence to teaching and learning.
This position will be starting ASAP on an ongoing basis to extend for the full academic year and leading to a permanent position for the right person. It would suit either an ECT or experienced teacher. The school offers great training plus a clear and attainable path for promotion - many responsibility post holders have been promoted from within the departments.
When you apply with Reeson Education, you get:
7. Top rates of pay
8. Professional support from our team of experienced consultants who offer guidance both pre and post placement
9. Opportunities to progress your career
10. CPD courses
11. Ongoing access to the best and most exclusive future roles in London