Position: Early Career Teacher (History) Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: 01/09/2026 Location: Hertfordshire, London Salary: £34,398 – £36,373 per year Salary will be paid at M1 in line with the Outer London Main Pay Scale and is suitable for an Early Career Teacher beginning their teaching career. About the Role Teach Now is recruiting on behalf of a high-performing secondary academy in Hertfordshire, rated “Good” by Ofsted (most recently in 2024), for an Early Career Teacher to join their vibrant Humanities department from September 2026. This full-time, permanent position offers an excellent opportunity for a passionate ECT to begin their teaching career in a supportive and forward-thinking school that values strong subject knowledge and professional development. You will teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that inspire curiosity about the past while helping students develop critical thinking, analytical skills and historical understanding. The school is a popular, oversubscribed academy with modern facilities and a welcoming school community that supports both staff and students to succeed. Requirements To be eligible for this role, applicants must have: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be currently completing teacher training • A degree in History or a related subject • Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for historical enquiry • Excellent communication and classroom management skills • A commitment to supporting student achievement and inclusive learning Applications are welcomed from trainee teachers currently completing their PGCE or teacher training. Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4 • Encourage students to explore historical events, perspectives and their relevance today • Use assessment strategies to monitor progress and support attainment • Participate in the ECT induction programme, mentoring and CPD • Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement • Attend department meetings, CPD sessions and parents’ evenings The Ideal Candidate Will • Be an Early Career Teacher or trainee specialising in History • Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons • Demonstrate strong communication and classroom management skills • Be passionate about inspiring curiosity and historical understanding • Be committed to ongoing professional development What the School Can Offer • A structured ECT induction programme with dedicated mentoring • A supportive and collaborative Humanities department • Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities • A positive and inclusive school culture • Modern classrooms and state-of-the-art facilities Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance