Trainee History Teacher
Partnerships Co-ordinator
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:
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Start in a Graduate Teaching Assistant role within the History and Humanities department
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Progress through a two-phase training model, designed to gradually build your teaching practice
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Complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University
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Earn a salary while training, avoiding tuition fee debt
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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:
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Hold a bachelor’s degree, preferably in History or a related subject
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Be passionate about working with young people in a secondary school setting
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Show resilience, adaptability, and a strong desire to develop professionally
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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.