Teacher of History - Independent Senior School - Cambridge

A distinguished independent senior school in Cambridge is seeking a knowledgeable and inspiring Teacher of History to join its successful Humanities faculty. The school educates pupils aged 11–18 and has a strong academic reputation, with many students progressing to leading universities in the UK and internationally.

History is one of the school’s most popular subjects at both GCSE and A-Level. Pupils are academically curious, articulate and motivated, and the department enjoys consistently strong outcomes. The curriculum combines breadth and depth, encouraging critical analysis, structured debate and confident extended writing.

The Role

This is a full-time position teaching History across Key Stages 3–5. You will deliver a rigorous and intellectually stimulating curriculum while contributing to the wider life of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching GCSE and A-Level History
• Planning and delivering challenging, well-sequenced lessons
• Supporting university preparation for students pursuing Humanities courses
• Contributing to enrichment activities such as debating or academic societies
• Participating in departmental development and curriculum review

The school values teachers who combine academic scholarship with engaging delivery.

The History Department

The department is well-established and academically ambitious. Lessons are discussion-driven, with emphasis on source analysis, historiography and exam technique.

Department strengths include:

• Small class sizes allowing seminar-style discussion
• Dedicated Humanities teaching rooms
• Strong links to Cambridge’s historical and academic institutions
• Structured mock examination and intervention programmes

Students frequently attend lectures, museum visits and university events, making the most of the city’s rich academic environment.

The School

Situated in Cambridge, the school blends historic architecture with modern teaching facilities. Pupils are polite, intellectually engaged and accustomed to high academic expectations.

The school offers:

• A culture of academic scholarship and independent thinking
• Strong pastoral systems supporting student wellbeing
• Professional autonomy for staff
• Excellent CPD and leadership development pathways

Teachers enjoy a collegiate atmosphere and close collaboration across departments.

Who We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) with a strong academic background in History
• Have experience teaching GCSE and ideally A-Level
• Demonstrate subject scholarship and enthusiasm
• Be confident guiding high-achieving students
• Contribute positively to wider school life

This role would suit a History specialist seeking to teach motivated pupils within a prestigious independent setting.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive independent sector salary
• Small, academically ambitious classes
• Access to excellent teaching resources
• Strong professional development opportunities
• A respected Cambridge independent school community

This is a superb opportunity for a History teacher looking to work in an intellectually vibrant and high-achieving environment.