Secondary schools, Sixth Form colleges, and academies across Oxford and surrounding Oxfordshire (OX postcodes, including Central Oxford, Headington, Cowley, and Summertown) are seeking articulate, engaging History Specialists for flexible day-to-day and short-term supply cover across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5.
Role Overview
As a specialist History Supply Teacher, you will step into pre-planned History lessons across various secondary settings in Oxford. Schools value subject specialists who can lead high-level classroom discussions on historical sources, evaluate cause-and-consequence arguments, and maintain a focused learning environment.
This position offers complete flexibility: choose to work anywhere from 1 to 5 days per week with zero lesson planning, marking, or report-writing obligations.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver pre-set History lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level)
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Guide pupils through source analysis, historical interpretations, timelines, and analytical essay structures
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Foster structured debate, historical inquiry, and critical evaluation of past events
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Maintain strong classroom management and a quiet, focused environment for reading and writing
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Complete electronic attendance registers accurately at the start of each period
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Leave structured written feedback and handover notes for returning departmental staff
What’s on Offer
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Total Schedule Control: Choose the specific days and local Oxford areas you wish to cover
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Competitive Pay: Paid weekly via PAYE on market-leading daily supply rates
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Zero Admin: No planning, marking, or extra-curricular duties required
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Variety: Experience diverse learning environments across state academies, grammar streams, and independent settings across Oxford
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Long-Term Potential: Opportunity to transition into short-term block bookings or fixed-term positions if desired
Candidate Requirements
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK equivalent (ECTs, Experienced Teachers, and FE/HE lecturers with secondary experience welcome)
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Honors degree in History, Economic History, Ancient History, or a closely related discipline
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Good familiarity with secondary History exam specifications (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
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Excellent classroom management, analytical communication, and literacy skills
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An active DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
How to Apply
Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for these day-to-day History supply opportunities across Oxford.
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