Are you passionate about bringing the past to life and inspiring the historians of the future? We’re looking for an exceptional Teacher of History to join our thriving and high-achieving department at Habs Boys.

The History department at Habs is a dynamic and intellectually ambitious team of seven teachers, many of whom contribute to the wider life of the school through leadership roles, pastoral responsibilities and teacher training. We are proud of our excellent academic results, rich programme of enrichment, and the number of students we support in applying to top universities – including Oxbridge, where four of our students currently hold offers to study History or related subjects.

You will:

• Teach History across Key Stages 3 to 5, delivering engaging and thought-provoking lessons.
• Inspire students of all abilities with your subject knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Contribute to the department’s vibrant enrichment offer, which includes a History reading group, essay competitions, Family History Project, and overseas trips – most recently to Washington DC and Berlin.
• Play a full role in the wider life of the school, embracing the opportunities available in a busy and rewarding environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong academic background and excellent subject knowledge.
• Is an enthusiastic and skilled classroom teacher with high expectations.
• Has the ability to motivate, challenge and support pupils to achieve their best.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a strong departmental culture.
• Is keen to get involved in enrichment, trips and the co-curricular life of the school.

 At Habs Boys, you’ll find a welcoming and ambitious school community where you can grow as a teacher and make a meaningful difference. Whether you're at the start of your teaching journey or looking for your next challenge, we offer excellent professional development and the opportunity to teach curious, motivated students in an outstanding environment.

If you’re ready to help shape the next generation of historians, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and the size of the School
• Approximately 17 weeks holiday per year
• Generous Private Pension Scheme
• Additional life insurance cover, access to Employee Assistance
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunch and refreshments during term time
• Free onsite parking or access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to sports facilities and well-being programmes for staff
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles

If you are a dynamic and committed History teacher looking to join a forward-thinking and well-resourced independent school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible.

Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.