History Teacher (ECTs Welcome) - Secondary Academy in the...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a History Teacher to join a high-performing secondary academy in Smethwick. This full-time position will begin in January and is open to Early Career Teachers looking for a supportive school to complete their induction years.

• History Teacher required from January – full-time
• Excellent support in place for ECTs, including dedicated mentors
• Forward-thinking secondary academy with strong academic outcomes
• Outstanding behaviour and pastoral systems to support classroom teaching

This is an ideal role for an Early Career Teacher looking to begin their career in a collaborative and well-resourced Humanities department. The school has a proven track record of supporting ECTs, offering weekly mentor meetings, reduced teaching timetables during induction, and access to high-quality CPD. History is a strong and popular subject, with recent GCSE results showing 76% of pupils achieving grades 5 and above, and A-Level History achieving 82% A*–C.

Requirements
• History Teacher with QTS or pending QTS (suitable for ECTs)
• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring young historians
• Enthusiastic, well-organised and keen to learn from experienced colleagues
• Legal right to work in the UK

Salary & Benefits
This position is paid to scale on MPS. As an ECT, you will benefit from:
• A tailored two-year ECT induction programme
• Weekly one-to-one mentor support and departmental guidance
• Reduced teaching load in Year 1 to allow time for training and development
• Access to whole-school CPD, including opportunities for future leadership pathways
• A supportive staff community, with excellent wellbeing initiatives

About the School
This secondary academy educates over 1,200 pupils aged 11–18 and is recognised as one of the strongest performers in the region. With modern facilities, digital learning platforms, and specialist subject classrooms, the school provides a highly supportive environment for new teachers. Behaviour is consistently praised as excellent, and pupils are ambitious, engaged, and motivated to succeed.

The Humanities faculty is collaborative and well-established, with resources and schemes of work in place to support new teachers. The school also places a strong emphasis on enrichment, offering opportunities for staff and pupils to be involved in debating societies, history trips, and wider cultural events.

Application
To apply for this opportunity as a History Teacher (suitable for ECTs), please forward your CV at the earliest opportunity.