History Teacher

Vision for Education Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is currently recruiting for a Teacher of History to join a secondary school in Blackpool, Lancashire from November 2026 on a long-term temporary basis.

The role involves teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4, with some Key Stage 3 RE lessons. A strong subject knowledge and QTS or equivalent qualifications are desirable; experience in a UK secondary school is advantageous. Ofsted outcomes are not stated but expectations are high.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualifications preferred.
• Strong subject knowledge in History.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver some Key Stage 3 RE lessons with available resources.

Skills

History teaching

Behaviour management

QTS desirable

Job description

Teacher of History - Blackpool, Lancashire

Are you a passionate Teacher of History looking for a new long-term opportunity in Blackpool, Lancashire? Vision for Education is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of History to join a welcoming secondary school from November 2026 on a long-term temporary basis, with no set end date.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of History to make a real impact within a supportive school environment, teaching History across the secondary age range. The role will also include some Key Stage 3 RE lessons, with support and resources available for any candidate who may be less experienced in teaching RE.

• Teacher of History required from November 2026.


• Long-term temporary Teacher of History position with no set end date.


• Teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4.


• Some Key Stage 3 RE teaching will also be required, with resources and support provided.


• The school is a secondary school based in Blackpool, Lancashire.


• The latest Ofsted inspection took place in March 2026, with the school meeting the expected standard across achievement, behaviour and attendance, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing. Safeguarding standards were also met.


• A qualified Teacher of History with strong subject knowledge is preferred.


• QTS or relevant teaching qualifications are desirable.


• Experience teaching History within a UK secondary school is advantageous.


• A confident classroom practitioner with strong behaviour management skills.


• Able to inspire, motivate and engage pupils in History.


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)


• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).


• Social and networking events.


• Pension contributions.


• CPD to help with your professional development.


• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.