History Teacher

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a passionate History Teacher to join an outstanding Birmingham school from November 2026 on a long-term supply basis.

You will teach KS3 and KS4, foster historical thinking, analyse sources and engage students while maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement.

Qualifications

• Evidence of QTS or ECT in History.
• Ability to teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging lessons and develop analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4 with engaging lessons.
• Encourage critical thinking, enquiry and debate.
• Plan lessons, assess progress and maintain high behaviour standards.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

QTS or ECT History

Job description

- Key Stages: KS3 and KS4

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated History Teacher to join an outstanding school in Birmingham from November 2026 on a long-term supply basis.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping students develop their historical knowledge, understand significant events and periods, and analyse historical sources and interpretations. You will encourage critical thinking, historical enquiry and informed debate, while planning effective lessons, assessing student progress and maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement.

The Candidate

• Hold QTS or be an ECT specialising in History.
• Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire curiosity about the past.
• Develop students’ analytical skills and ability to evaluate historical evidence.
• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of students with varying abilities.
• Be organised, reliable and committed to supporting student progress.

The School

This opportunity is based at an outstanding school in Birmingham. The successful candidate will contribute to students’ historical understanding, critical thinking and academic development, helping them build the skills needed to evaluate the past and understand its influence on the present.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.