History Teacher

A forward-thinking secondary school in Hertfordshire is seeking a passionate and dedicated History Teacher to join a dynamic Humanities department from September on a temp-to-perm basis (12 weeks). This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3-5, bring historical topics to life, and contribute to a school that values inclusion, high standards, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured History lessons across KS3-KS5
• Foster a love of learning and historical enquiry
• Monitor and support pupil progress with effective feedback and assessment strategies
• Contribute to curriculum planning and enrichment opportunities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support wider school initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching History
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• A reflective and proactive approach to professional development
• Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) encouraged to apply

Why choose Horizon Teachers?

• Competitive pay rates: M1 to M6 Fringe - £205 to £280 per day
• Flexible work options: Balance teaching with your lifestyle through daily supply, long-term or permanent roles
• Local opportunities: Work in communities you know and care about
• Dedicated consultant: Your personal recruitment specialist guides your career journey
• Continuous CPD opportunities: All candidates receive access to a wide range of CPD courses delivered by our expert in-house trainer (an ex headteacher) at a heavily discounted price
• Specialist training opportunities: We have an exclusive partnership with Northope Hall, giving you access to specialist training opportunities
• £150 refer a friend scheme: Refer a teacher, Teaching Assistant or a school support staff member to us and we’ll give you £150 to say thanks! (T&Cs apply)

Horizon Teachers is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. As a certified inclusive employer, we’re committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and free from bias.

Apply now to start your next chapter as a Teacher of History and make a real difference in the classroom.

Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.