History Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational recruitment agency is seeking a committed History Teacher for a full-time position at a secondary school in Ellesmere Port. The role is temporary, lasting four months, covering a long-term absence. Responsibilities include planning, teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, and assessing student progress. The ideal candidate will inspire students through engaging lessons, maintain a positive classroom environment, and contribute to the school community. The agency offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Access to 2,500 CPD courses

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Proof of Right to Work – e.g., Passport or Birth Certificate.
• A CV that covers 10 years of education or employment.
• A fully enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to process one.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Assess, track, and support student progress.
• Encourage critical thinking and historical debate.
• Maintain strong classroom management and relationships.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Teaching History

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Historical enquiry

Job description

Overview

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-regarded secondary school in Ellesmere Port to recruit a committed and knowledgeable History Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate historian to inspire students and bring the past to life through engaging lessons.

This role is a temporary 4 month contract that is covering a long-term absence. The position is full time working from 8:30am to 3:30pm with occasional meetings. This local school has a great reputation amongst the local community, the team are supportive with a pro‑active leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Planning and delivering high‑quality, engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Assessing, tracking, and supporting student progress
• Encouraging critical thinking, debate, and historical enquiry
• Maintaining strong classroom management and positive relationships
• Contributing to the wider life of the school where appropriate

Qualifications

• Proof of Right to Work – e.g., Passport or Birth Certificate
• A CV that covers 10 years of education or employment
• A fully enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to process one with us (we will refund the cost of the DBS)

Benefits

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you – daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

Equal Opportunities

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you are interested in this History Teacher role in Ellesmere Port, please contact us to discuss further.