Trainee History Teacher

Town/City:London

Salary/Rate:£28,000 - £48,000

County:London

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Secondary

Subject:History

Job ref:SM-ACS-HIS

Post Date:16. 04. 2025

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Chris Kinread

Director

+44 (0) 208 148 6733

chrisk@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

A Diverse and Ambitious Secondary School in North West London

This opportunity is based in a large, inclusive secondary school. The school serves a vibrant and multicultural community, offering a nurturing environment where diversity is celebrated, academic expectations are high, and every student is encouraged to achieve their best.

The school is recognised for its strong academic outcomes, focus on character education, and commitment to supporting social mobility. The Humanities department plays a central role in the school’s curriculum, with History helping students to develop critical thinking, debate, and an understanding of identity and society. This setting provides an ideal launchpad for aspiring educators to develop their teaching skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.

About the Role & Grad2Teach Programme

This Graduate Trainee History Teacher role is delivered through the Grad2Teach salaried initial teacher training programme, combining paid school-based experience with academic study, leading to QTS and a PGCE.

With Grad2Teach, you will:

Start in a Graduate Teaching Assistant role within the History and Humanities department
Progress through a two-phase training model, designed to gradually build your teaching practice
Complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University
Earn a salary while training, avoiding tuition fee debt
Receive expert mentoring, reflective coaching, and access to a blended training programme aligned with the Teaching Standards and Core Content Framework

Phase 1: Observe, support, and contribute to lesson planning and delivery
Phase 2: Independently teach up to 18 hours per week while completing PGCE coursework

This is a flexible, supportive, and practical pathway into secondary education, ideal for History graduates who want to make a meaningful impact.

Candidate Requirements

To apply, you must:

Hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in History or a related subject
Be passionate about working with young people in a secondary school setting
Show resilience, adaptability, and a strong desire to develop professionally
Have GCSEs in English and Maths (some flexibility may be available during Phase 1)

Whether you’re a recent graduate or changing career paths, this is a supported and rewarding way to enter the profession.

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