Tutor of History

Job description

Tutor of History

Ref: 2627/038

Hours: 37 hours per week (1.0 fte)

Salary: Up to £43,408 per annum* (please see salary guidance attached). Plus generous benefits. These include:

• 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE)

*Progression beyond point 12 of the salary scale (£40,407) is subject to Tutors obtaining QTLS. Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £44,875 - please see attached salary guidance for further details.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Tutor of History to join our experienced and successful Humanities team, to share in the delivery of A level History to the Edexcel History specification. This will be mainly focused on delivery of Modern History, but the ability to offer other historical periods is also desirable.

About the Person

A high standard of knowledge of relevant historical topics and enthusiasm for the subject are required. The successful candidate should have or be willing to acquire up-to-date knowledge of a range of teaching and learning techniques and engage fully with students. They should prepare interesting and focused lessons which develop understanding of historical significance and skills of evaluation of primary and secondary sources and meet the demands of the exam board successfully. A degree in History, or with some element of History included, is required but we would be keen to discuss the post with anyone who feels they may have suitable knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively, but also independently, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to manage a range of assessment formats. Good IT skills and the ability to work with a wide range of different College systems would be a benefit, as would a willingness to produce and adapt teaching resources.

About the College

York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Want to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Horton, Curriculum and Standards Manager: Humanities, at [email protected] .

Staff benefits & Important notices

You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.

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Closing date: 26 October 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 3 November 2026