Teacher of History

Are you ready to help our students uncover the lessons of the past to shape a better future?

At Durham Sixth Form Centre, we believe that studying history is about more than just dates and events-it's about empowering the thinkers and leaders of tomorrow. We are looking for an exceptional Teacher of History (Maternity Cover) to join our outstanding team for the 2026/27 academic year. As part of the Providence Learning Partnership, you will guide our motivated A Level students through complex historical narratives, fostering a culture of curiosity and academic rigour in a department with a national reputation for excellence.

What makes this role exciting?

• Deliver a dynamic AQA curriculum: Lead the exploration of transformative historical periods, ensuring students master the Breadth Study (Component 1) and the Depth Study (Component 2), while developing the high-level analytical skills required by the AQA specification.
• Inspire the next generation of thinkers: Challenge highly motivated learners who are passionate about understanding the roots of modern society, the mechanics of power, and the voices of the past.
• Bridge narrative and analysis: Lead outstanding teaching that moves beyond simple storytelling to engage with complex historiography, conflicting interpretations, and the interrogation of primary source evidence.
• Mentor independent research: Take a lead role in guiding students through their Historical Investigation (NEA), helping them develop the academic independence and rigorous referencing skills essential for transition to Russell Group universities.
• Champion historical engagement: Be part of a Faculty that celebrates active inquiry and enrichment-from hosting guest academic speakers and debating historical controversies to visiting national archives and local heritage sites.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding A Level practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes in AQA History (we also welcome applications from ambitious ECTs ready for their first specialist post).
• Possesses deep subject expertise, with the ability to explain complex socio-political concepts and historical shifts with clarity, nuance, and enthusiasm.
• Brings a passion for historical discourse that motivates learners to engage with diverse perspectives and develop their own evidence-based, sophisticated arguments.
• Is committed to collaborative, evidence-informed teaching, working within the Human Sciences Faculty to trial new strategies for extended writing, source evaluation, and retrieval practice.
• Understands how to build student confidence, preparing them for high-level progression into Law, History, PPE, Journalism, and other competitive degree pathways.

Why choose us?

• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum Employer of the Year 2025 organisation.
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that's ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.

Join Durham Sixth Form Centre as a Teacher of History. Inspire the next generation of historians, researchers, and legal professionals in a high-performing, outstanding sixth form. Lead our students through the rigours of the AQA A Level and empower them to engage with the complexities of the past to better understand the future. We are located in the heart of Durham, just 20 minutes from Sunderland and 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre.

Next Steps: We look forward to receiving your application. Please ensure you submit both the Application Form and a Letter of Application (no more than 1,000 words). You can find the relevant downloads and the submission link at the top of this page.

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