• - To recognise the excellence of individual teachers of history
• - To celebrate the importance of history teaching
• - To promote the development of leadership in history education

• Chartered Teacher of History is open to anyone who can demonstrate ongoing involvement in the teaching of history and/or education of those teaching history at any level and context.* (from early years to further and continuing education – where applicants can demonstrate they meet the criteria). Application is open to all those involved in history teaching, not just school-based applicants, e.g.  museum/heritage educators can also apply.

Registration for the programme is £120 including VAT and you must be a member of the HA. There will also be a £20 yearly admin fee to continue your CTHist designation which will be added to your Membership renewal.

• - Current individual membership of the Historical Association
• - A first degree in history or a degree where history is a significant component OR if the first degree is in a subject other than history, evidence of substantial development of expertise in history
• - Evidence of continuing postgraduate involvement with the subject. This does not mean that you need a postgraduate qualification; simply that you are continuing to work and engage with the subject at a high standard.  
• - Minimum of four years’ teaching experience in a relevant education context (pro-rata for part-time)
• - Evidence of significant involvement in age-appropriate history-specific CPD and in collaborating with others in developing the teaching and learning of history.

• - Application form with copies of relevant certificates
• - Summary CV of no more than two sides of A4
• - Self-Evaluation Statement (see module for details) & cross-referenced portfolio of evidence
• - One supporting statement from a third party verifying the Self-Evaluation Statement
• - All applicants must accept the terms and conditions
• - Payment, a one-off administrative fee of £100 plus an annual fee of £20 over membership

See The Chartered Teacher process: Applications 

Guidance notes

• - Online application process through My HA with folder of evidence
• - Individuals with Chartered Teacher of History may hold the award for three years before reapplying with evidence of continuing professional development
• - Self-Evaluation Statement: no more than 1000 words outlining how you fit the criteria – please refer to the guidance in this module on professional knowledge and understanding and professional practice. The Self-Evaluation Statement should be accompanied by a list of supporting evidence of activities demonstrating the applicant’s continuing professional engagement and development. Where appropriate, a single piece of evidence can be used to support more than one claim. Applicants are asked to submit a sample of six pieces of evidence with their application. More may be requested for clarification.

Applicants will provide evidence of an extensive knowledge and understanding of history and the teaching of history at an age appropriate level including:

• - How the applicant has kept up to date with history as a subject discipline and its development
• - How the applicant has kept up to date with the subject pedagogy and the history curriculum as appropriate to their teaching.

Applicants will provide evidence of the application of their subject knowledge and pedagogy to their skills as a teacher in their work with learners –in classroom and/or in out-of-classroom settings. Applicants will provide evidence that they have worked collaboratively in the sharing of good practice, understanding of the subject and the professional development of colleagues.