History Teacher

Teach Now; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a History Teacher for maternity cover in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. You will teach across KS3 and KS4 in a supportive humanities department within a modern learning environment and a school community with a strong sense of belonging.

Strong subject knowledge and a recognised teaching qualification are essential, along with the ability to manage a diverse class and uphold safeguarding commitments. Immediate impact is expected.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification and experience teaching History across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for History.
• Confidence teaching pupils of different abilities and backgrounds.
• Effective classroom management and high expectations of pupil progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete relevant pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Develop pupils skills in evidence analysis, historical interpretation and argument writing.
• Adapt teaching to support different learning needs.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Encourage curiosity, discussion and independent thinking.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the wider humanities department.

Skills

History teaching

KS3/KS4

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Position: History Teacher – Maternity Cover

Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary, Maternity Cover

Location: Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Contact: Danna Crous – (url removed)

Salary: £35,602 (M1)–£54,328 (UPS3) per annum, London Fringe pay scale

About the Role

A secondary school in Borehamwood is seeking an enthusiastic History Teacher for maternity cover. You will join a supportive humanities department within a modern learning environment and a school community with a strong sense of belonging.

Teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, you will bring historical events, people and ideas to life through engaging, thought-provoking lessons. You will help pupils analyse evidence, evaluate interpretations and develop well-reasoned arguments.

This History Teacher role suits a confident classroom practitioner who combines strong subject knowledge with high expectations, positive relationships and a collaborative approach.

Requirements

• A recognised teaching qualification and experience teaching History across KS3 and KS4
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for History
• Confidence teaching pupils of different abilities and backgrounds
• Effective classroom management and high expectations of pupil progress
• Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to complete relevant pre-employment checks

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Develop pupils skills in evidence analysis, historical interpretation and argument writing
• Adapt teaching to support different learning needs
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback
• Encourage curiosity, discussion and independent thinking
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the wider humanities department

Our client can offer you

• A modern, well-equipped learning environment
• An established, supportive humanities team
• A welcoming school community with strong staff connections
• The opportunity to make an immediate impact during maternity cover

Safety, Equality and DBS

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance