History ECT — Oversubscribed Secondary School — Lewisham

History ECT — Oversubscribed Secondary School — Lewisham focuses on teaching engaging and challenging lessons across ks3–ks5, enabling students to achieve their full potential.

What the role involves

• Teaching engaging and challenging lessons across KS3–KS5, enabling students to achieve their full potential.
• Supporting students in developing a genuine love of History and culture, including opportunities for extracurricular activities, trips, and exchanges.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain the school’s outstanding standards in teaching, learning, and behaviour.

Skills and requirements

• A qualified teacher of History with QTS (e.g. PGCE or equivalent).
• A confident classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge.
• Able to inspire students of all abilities through creative and dynamic teaching.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes.

Confirmed role details

• This is a full-time, permanent position starting in January 2026, ideal for a teacher who is passionate about their subject and keen to inspire the next generation.
• This post is paid to scale on the Main Pay Scale (MPS).
• Upper Pay Scale (UPS), commensurate with experience.
• Be part of a department where History is celebrated and highly valued.

Candidate fit

• classroom confidence, lesson planning, communication, and learner awareness

Additional role context

• This Secondary school is consistently ranked among the top 20 schools in London, with a national reputation for academic excellence.
• 85% A–B at A-level History.
• 89% GCSE grades 9–7 across the school.