Job Opportunity: Teacher of History (KS3-KS4)\n Location: Richmond (TW10 postcode)\n Start Date: January\n Contract: Maternity Cover (January - November 2025)\n School Type: High-performing, supportive secondary school\n\nWe are delighted to be working with a well-regarded secondary school in Richmond, currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of History to join their Humanities department on a maternity cover basis from January until November.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe successful candidate will teach History across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire curiosity, historical thinking, and independent learning.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPlan, prepare, and deliver high-quality History lessons aligned with the national curriculum and school schemes of work, ensuring lessons are engaging, inclusive, and well-sequenced.\nTeach across Years 7-11, including GCSE groups, adapting teaching strategies to meet the needs of mixed-ability learners.\nCreate a positive, stimulating classroom environment that promotes curiosity, discussion, and critical thinking about historical events and themes.\nAssess, track, and record student progress, providing constructive feedback in line with school policies to support ongoing development.\nDifferentiate learning activities to support a wide range of abilities, including EAL learners, SEN students, and higher-attaining pupils.\nPrepare students for GCSE examinations, including targeted interventions, revision planning, and helping students develop strong exam technique.\nContribute to departmental planning, resource development, and the wider Humanities curriculum.\nImplement effective behaviour management in line with school expectations to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.\nCommunicate regularly with parents, carers, and colleagues, providing clear updates on progress, behaviour, and academic expectations.\nParticipate in school life, including attending meetings, CPD sessions, parents' evenings, and whole-school events.\nSupport the wider Humanities department, collaborating with colleagues to share best practice and enrich the curriculum. \n\n Person Specification\n\nQualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required\nStrong subject knowledge in History and confidence teaching KS3-KS4\nExperience delivering GCSE History is highly desirable\nAbility to motivate, challenge, and inspire students of varying abilities\nExcellent organisational, planning, and communication skills\nCommitment to the full maternity cover period (January-November) \n\nAbout the School\n\nLocated in Richmond, easily accessible by public transport\nSupportive, collaborative Humanities department with excellent leadership\nWarm, inclusive school community focused on student well-being and academic success\nWell-resourced teaching environment with ongoing professional development