Qualified History Teacher
Location: Walsall
Start Date: ASAP/ September 2026
Pay Rate: MPS/UPS
About the role:
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Qualified History Teacher to join a secondary school in Walsall. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and well structured History lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience.
You will be joining a supportive department where high expectations, strong subject knowledge and a love of learning are at the centre of everything they do.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging History lessons in line with the national curriculum
- Teach across KS3 and KS4 with the possibility of KS5
- Assess, track and report on student progress
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Use a range of teaching strategies to support all learners
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policy
- Contribute to the planning and development of the History curriculum
- Support students in achieving strong academic outcomes
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the department and wider school
- Take part in parents evenings staff meetings and school events as required
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
- Experience teaching History in UK secondary schools
- Strong knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 History curriculum
- Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
Compliance Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references covering the required period
- Full safeguarding checks completed prior to placement
About You
You are someone who is passionate about History and can bring the subject to life in the classroom. You are confident managing a classroom, committed to helping students succeed and able to adapt your teaching to meet a range of needs.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic History teacher looking to make a real impact in a supportive secondary school in Walsall.
To Apply:
Please apply with your most up to date CV!
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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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