History Teacher

Empowering Learning; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning in Manchester is recruiting a QTS History Teacher for a full-time role starting September 2026 through Christmas 2026, with potential extension and a path to permanent work for the right candidate.

You will deliver engaging History lessons to KS3 and KS4, foster a positive learning environment, and plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons while collaborating with a supportive History department in a welcoming secondary school.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching History across KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent classroom management and strong communication skills.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess high-quality History lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging History lessons to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Create a positive learning environment where all pupils can reach their potential.
• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with the History department and school colleagues to support student learning.

Skills

QTS

History teaching

KS3 KS4

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Communication

Organisation

Education

QTS

Job description

History Teacher

Location: Manchester

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:15am - 3:00pm

Duration: September 2026 to Christmas 2026 Potential Extension / Permanent Opportunity

Pay: 160- 225 per day (dependent on experience)

Empowering Learning are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Manchester to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated QTS History Teacher for a full-time position starting in September.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive History department from September through to Christmas, with the possibility of an extension and the chance to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring History lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, creating a positive learning environment where all pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching History across KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• A genuine passion for History and inspiring young people.
• The ability to plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to engage and motivate students through effective teaching.

Requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering your recent employment.
• The right to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of 160 to 225 per day, depending on experience.
• A full-time role from September to Christmas.
• Potential for the role to be extended, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Secondary Education Consultant.
• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across Greater Manchester.