History and Politics Teacher

Smart Teachers is seeking a passionate and dedicated History & Politics Teacher to join a well-established and high-achieving secondary school in North London. This is an exciting opportunity to teach History across KS3–KS5 and Politics at KS5 in a dynamic and supportive department

About the role

• Full-time Teacher of History & Politics, delivering engaging and rigorous lessons
• Teach History from KS3 to KS5 and Politics at A-Level
• Inspire and challenge students through innovative teaching methods
• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations, ensuring excellent outcomes
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities
• Support and engage students in debates, research projects, and wider learning opportunities
• Participate in departmental and whole-school initiatives to enhance student achievement

About the school

The School:

• High-achieving secondary school with a strong Humanities faculty
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and welcoming staff team
• Strong emphasis on academic excellence and student enrichment
• Well-resourced classrooms and modern teaching facilities
• Convenient location with excellent transport links in North London

Requirements

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

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching History across KS3–KS5 and Politics at A-Level
• Is passionate about fostering critical thinking, debate, and academic curiosity
• Has a track record of strong classroom management and engaging lesson delivery

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

• Suitable teaching experience

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 [email protected].