History Teacher

Empowering Learning; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a passionate History Teacher for maternity cover at a progressive secondary school in Leeds, starting January 2026. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4 students while ensuring their safety and well-being. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching History up to KS4. This role offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Referral scheme with £150 payout

Qualifications

• Fully qualified teacher with relevant teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching History up to KS4.
• Excellent ability to consistently plan and deliver engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons to students in KS3 and KS4.
• Ensure a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Manage and organise extra-curricular activities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

Skills

Planning engaging lessons

Behavioural management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Start date - January 2026

Role - History Teacher

Location - Leeds

Pay - £(Apply online only) per day

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic History Teacher open to considering new opportunities? Empowering Learning are working with a modern and progressive secondary school in Leeds who are looking for a dedicated and experienced History Teacher to provide maternity cover at the school for one year.

Role and responsibilities:

• To plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons to students in KS3 and KS4
• Ensure a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all students to remain motivated, realise their ambitions and exceed expectations
• Manage and organise extra-curricular activities
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students

Requirements:

• Fully qualified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification
• Educated up to degree level or equivalent
• Previous experience teaching History up to at least KS4
• Excellent ability to plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons consistently
• Strong behavioural management and communication skills

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic History Teacher looking for your next challenge, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or for more information contact Stephanie Hayes on (phone number removed).

Referral scheme

Empowering Learning offers a £150 payout to anyone we place through your kind suggestion, once the successful candidate has completed 30 working days at the school.