History Teacher

Job Title: History Teacher
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: Paid to Scale
Start Date: January 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated History Teacher to join a well-established, Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to inspire young people and support them in achieving their full potential within the subject.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or newly qualified, we welcome applications from individuals committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for history and the ability to make the subject engaging and accessible to all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess History lessons for Key Stage 3 and 4 students.

• Create a positive, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.

• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Encourage students to think critically and develop a strong understanding of historical events.

• Monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to help develop and enhance the History curriculum.

• Contribute to school events and extracurricular opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent teaching qualification.

• Be a passionate History specialist with strong subject knowledge.

• Inspire, motivate, and engage students of all abilities.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and classroom management skills.

• Show commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Have experience teaching GCSE History (desirable but not essential).

• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

Why Join Us?

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive teaching team.

• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A vibrant and well-resourced school environment.

• Competitive salary paid to scale from day one.

• Refer a teacher and earn an additional £50.

Application Process

If you are a passionate History Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity in Teesside, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV below.

All successful candidates will be subject to reference checks and will be required to complete safeguarding training prior to employment.

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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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