History Teacher

GSL Education; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational recruitment agency seeks a qualified History Teacher for a full-time supply role in Gravesend. The position requires delivering engaging lessons to secondary students and entails responsibilities for planning and assessment. Ideal candidates should possess QTS and prior UK teaching experience. This role is set to start ASAP and is expected to last until the Easter break, offering a supportive environment for educators wishing to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to teach.
• Experience teaching History in UK schools is required.
• Ability to plan and manage classroom activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality History lessons for KS3 and KS4.
• Fulfill planning, assessment, and marking responsibilities.
• Maintain high expectations for behavior and learning.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Previous UK teaching experience

Confidence with planning, marking, and assessment

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom management skills

Professional and reliable approach

Job description

Job description

History Teacher

Location: Gravesend, Kent
Salary: £120 – £250 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Full-time, Term-time Supply (until Easter break)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a knowledgeable and enthusiastic History Teacher looking for a full-time supply role? We at GSL Education Kent are currently recruiting for a History Teacher to start as soon as possible at a secondary school in the Gravesend area. This role is booked until the Easter break, with a requirement for planning and marking, so it’s a great short-term opportunity for someone looking for stable, term-time work in a supportive setting.

This History Teacher position offers the opportunity to work in a well-established secondary school with a strong academic ethos and a supportive leadership team.

As a History Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and well-structured lessons that inspire curiosity and critical thinking across the curriculum. You will join a collaborative humanities department that values consistency, subject expertise, and student progress.

Key Responsibilities for History Teacher:

• Plan and deliver high-quality History lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Carry out full planning, marking, and assessment responsibilities
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Track and support student progress effectively

Requirements for History Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Previous UK teaching experience as a History Teacher
• Confidence with planning, marking, and assessment
• Strong subject knowledge and classroom management skills
• A professional, reliable, and adaptable approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

This History Teacher role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must complete safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced child DBS.

If you are an experienced and motivated History Teacher available to start ASAP and work full-time in Gravesend, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV or contact Louise at GSL Education Kent for more information.