Job Description

Job: Second in charge of History

School: Secondary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Start date: September 2026

Annual Salary: MPS/UPS inner London £40,389 - £62,560 + TLR

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good 11-18 secondary school in Lewisham, Southeast London (inner London), looking for a permanent Second in charge of History (2ic History).

Benefits:

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Teachers’ pension
• Free parking
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development – Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

As a Second in charge of History, you will make a major contribution to the continued development of the History curriculum and department strategy. You will bring a proven track record of raising standards across all key stages (KS3, KS4 and KS5) and across the full ability range.

You will lead and contribute to an ambitious programme of enrichment opportunities from historical trips and visiting speakers to themed events and competitions ensuring students experience History beyond the classroom and understand its relevance to their futures.

The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential.

You have:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Degree in History or another relevant subject
• Successful experience teaching History from KS3-KS5
• Good knowledge of the National Curriculum, GCSE and A level developments
• The ability to bring the past to life sparking debate, encouraging enquiry and see the powerful connections between history and the modern world

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to apply for this 2ic History job. An application form is required.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.