History Teacher
Job description
Teaching Personnel are seeking to recruit a History Teacher for a Secondary School in Northamptonshire!
Teacher of History (Humanities)
Location: Northamptonshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: M1 – M9
Start Date: September 2025
Teaching Personnel is working with a highly successful and community-focused secondary school to recruit a passionate and committed Teacher of History to join a thriving Humanities faculty from September 2025. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity open to both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a talented and engaging History teacher who can deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and potentially A-Level. The ability to teach an additional Humanities subject (e.g., Geography, RS, Sociology, Politics) would be a distinct advantage. You'll be joining a well-resourced department with a track record of strong student outcomes and a collaborative approach to curriculum development and pedagogy.
Key Highlights:
- Join a large, successful Humanities faculty offering subjects including History, Geography, Religious Studies, PSHE, Sociology, Politics, and Travel & Tourism
- Teach motivated students who value Humanities – History is a popular option at both GCSE and A-Level
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning environment
- Be part of a trust that values collaboration, workload balance, and professional development
- Access structured CPD and networking opportunities across multiple schools in the wider trust
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Specialism in History (ability to teach another Humanities subject is beneficial)
- Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and effective classroom practice
- Has strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Is committed to raising standards and supporting students to achieve their full potential
- Is a team player with the energy and drive to contribute to whole-school improvement
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a high-performing school that values collaboration, celebrates diversity, and prioritises high-quality teaching and learning. If you’re a passionate educator ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:
✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓ Temp to perm option - flexible contract to assess if the role is really for you
✓ Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isn’t the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme
Like the sound of this role?
We look forward to your application!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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