History and Politics Teacher

An outstanding secondary school in Islington is seeking an inspirational and committed History and Politics Teacher to join our team from April 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled educator to make a lasting impact in a vibrant and supportive school environment.

About the role

The Role:
As a History and Politics Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons in History and Politics across Key Stages 4 and 5.
• Inspire critical thinking and a love for learning among your students.
• Use innovative teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning needs.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the History and Politics curriculum

About the school

Located in the heart of Islington, our school is dedicated to academic excellence and the holistic development of every student. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive community where both students and staff can thrive

Requirements

To be considered for the role of History and Politics Teacher you will:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Expertise in History and Politics, with the ability to teach both subjects at A-level
• A proven track record of delivering outstanding results
• A passion for education and a commitment to nurturing student potential

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable experience teaching History

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email daniel.uwaifo@smartteachers.co.uk.