History Teacher

The Education Network; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a passionate History Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated Good school in Solihull from November 2026 on a long-term supply basis. You will deliver History across KS3 and KS4, developing students’ knowledge and analytical skills while maintaining high standards of behaviour.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS or be an ECT specialising in History and be able to adapt lessons to varied abilities, inspiring curiosity and historical enquiry in every session.

Qualifications

• QTS or ECT status in History.
• Strong subject knowledge across KS3-KS4.
• Proven ability to deliver engaging History lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver high-quality schemes of work and lessons.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and achievement in class.

Skills

QTS

ECT

History knowledge

Classroom management

Job description

• Key Stages: KS3 and KS4

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated History Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated Good school in Solihull from November 2026 on a long-term supply basis.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping students develop their historical knowledge, explore significant events and periods, and analyse historical sources and interpretations. You will encourage curiosity, critical thinking and historical enquiry while planning effective lessons, assessing student progress and maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS or be an ECT specialising in History.
• Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire students to explore the past.
• Develop students’ ability to analyse historical evidence and evaluate different interpretations.
• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of students with varying abilities.
• Be organised, reliable and committed to supporting student progress.

The School

This opportunity is based at an Ofsted-rated Good school in Solihull. The successful candidate will support students in developing their historical understanding, analytical skills and ability to make connections between past events and the modern world.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.