History Teacher required January 2026 Independent mixed school based in Chelmsford History Teacher to join a high-performing and research-driven Humanities department Our Client is seeking a History Teacher to deliver KS3–KS5 History, contributing to the school’s academic culture through lecture events, extended research projects, historical reading societies and enrichment initiatives such as museum visits and historical seminars. School Information This 11–18 independent school educates around 720 students and enjoys an exceptional reputation for academic rigour and holistic development. The Humanities department benefits from state-of-the-art facilities, curated primary source collections, access to digital archives and flexible teaching spaces designed for collaborative activities. The curriculum is broad, offering pathways in British, European and global history, encouraging pupils to develop sophisticated analytical skills and independent thought. Teachers consistently describe the working environment as supportive, intellectually rich and collegial. Collaboration is embedded within weekly planning meetings, where teachers share resources, refine schemes of work and discuss new pedagogical ideas. Leadership maintains a clear, transparent approach, prioritising staff wellbeing, manageable workload and sustained professional growth. Opportunities for CPD are extensive, including leadership qualifications, external conferences and mentoring roles for staff interested in taking on responsibility. Salary Independent school salary scale Application Please forward a CV to be considered.