History Teacher (ECT) – Derby – January 2026

About the position

A large, diverse and successful secondary school in Derby is seeking a committed and reflective History ECT for a January 2026 start. This school has a strong reputation for nurturing early career teachers and developing them into confident, capable practitioners. The Role You’ll teach History across KS3–KS4, delivering a curriculum that spans medieval to modern history. The department provides full schemes, assessments, enquiry questions and model writing frames — ideal for an ECT building confidence. Students enjoy History, and uptake at GCSE is consistently strong. The School With a Good rating and strong pastoral structures, the school has calm, purposeful lessons and clear routines. The Humanities corridor is newly refurbished with spacious classrooms, large maps, digital displays and shared study areas. The school offers rich enrichment — museum visits, war history workshops and themed cross-curricular days. ECT Support Specialist History mentor Paired teaching and observation opportunities Reduced timetable & protected ECT time Tailored CPD for curriculum, behaviour, and assessment Strong support for workload management You Will Bring QTS in History Curiosity, enthusiasm and strong subject pedagogy A thoughtful, reflective approach An excellent first role for a History ECT looking for consistency, warmth and high standards.

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