History Teacher

Job Title: History Teacher (Agency)
Location: Northumberland
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Salary: £140 - £260 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a knowledgeable and engaging History Teacher to work on an agency basis across a range of partner secondary schools in Northumberland. This role offers flexible working opportunities, allowing you to gain experience in a variety of school settings while bringing history to life for students.

You will deliver engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, and potentially Key Stage 5, depending on the placement. Assignments may range from day-to-day cover to longer-term roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality History lessons across a range of school settings
• Inspire students through engaging teaching of historical events, themes, and interpretations
• Adapt quickly to new classrooms and maintain continuity of learning
• Prepare and support students for GCSE and/or A-Level History examinations where required
• Encourage critical thinking, analysis, and discussion
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress (where applicable to placement)
• Uphold school policies and contribute positively to each school community

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (preferred but not essential for strong candidates with relevant experience)
• Degree or background in History or a related field
• Experience teaching History in a secondary school setting or relevant experience
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Flexibility, adaptability, and confidence working in different school environments
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible working to suit your availability (full-time or part-time)
• Opportunities for short-term, long-term, and day-to-day assignments
• Ongoing CPD and training
• Dedicated education consultant support
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role if desired
• Access to a wide network of schools

Ideal Candidate

This role would suit:

• A qualified History Teacher seeking flexible agency work
• A History graduate considering a career in teaching
• A professional with a strong interest in history looking to gain classroom experience
• An Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to build experience across multiple schools

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 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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