Job Description

History ECT | Hackney | September 2026

Are you a History ECT looking to begin your teaching career in Hackney within a high-performing and academically ambitious secondary school? This permanent History ECT role from September 2026 offers the opportunity to teach KS3–KS4 History in a setting known for strong outcomes, clear routines, and a well-sequenced curriculum. Ideal for ECTs, this role provides a structured and supportive environment to develop your classroom practice.

This school delivers consistently strong GCSE outcomes, with a Progress 8 score around +0.7 and a high proportion of students achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths. Humanities subjects perform particularly well, with History results above national averages. The curriculum is carefully structured to build knowledge over time, with a clear focus on retrieval practice, extended writing and exam preparation, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for assessment.

History ECT – September 2026 | Hackney
Inner London salary £40,317–£62,496 (MPS/UPS)

• Teach KS3–KS4 History in a high-achieving secondary school
• Strong Progress 8 and GCSE outcomes across the school
• Well-sequenced History curriculum focused on knowledge and analysis
• Centralised resources and shared planning to support workload
• Structured ECT programme with weekly instructional coaching
• Access to subject-specific CPD and national networks
• Clear behaviour systems supporting consistent classroom practice

As a History ECT, you will:

• Deliver well-structured lessons that support strong academic progress
• Use assessment effectively to identify gaps and adapt teaching
• Develop pupils’ analytical thinking and extended writing skills
• Contribute to department planning and wider school initiatives

The successful candidate will:

• Hold UK QTS and a History-related degree
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and classroom potential
• Be suitable for ambitious ECTs seeking rapid development
• Show commitment to achieving strong outcomes for all pupils

If you are a History ECT seeking a permanent role in Hackney from September 2026, this is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in a school with strong academic outcomes and a clear pathway for professional growth.

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