At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students with engaging History lessons and foster critical thinking skills.
- Company: Supportive secondary school in Tamworth with a strong academic reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Long-term opportunities and a welcoming community for both staff and students.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' love for History in a thriving environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching History in UK secondary schools.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
About the Role
As a History Teacher, you will deliver engaging and high-quality History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience. You will inspire students through a broad and engaging curriculum while maintaining high standards of teaching, behaviour, and achievement. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified History Teacher seeking a long-term role within a supportive and successful school. The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement, excellent behaviour, and a welcoming environment where both students and staff thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially KS5)
- Inspire students to develop a passion for History and critical thinking
- Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners
- Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Manage behaviour in line with school policies
- Assess and monitor student progress
- Provide effective feedback to students and contribute to departmental planning
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (essential)
- Experience teaching History in UK secondary schools
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver engaging and challenging History lessons
- Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
- A genuine passion for History and student achievement
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a very good secondary school in Tamworth
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Long‑term and permanent opportunities available
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by an in‑house Payroll team using the PAYE system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations.
- FREE training to help with professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision For Education does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
