History Teacher

Vision for Education Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Pension contributions

CPD support

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a Teacher of History for a well-established secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. An immediate start is available for a long-term role with no set end date.

The ideal applicant will hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification and have proven history teaching History in a secondary setting, with strong management of classes and safeguarding commitment. There may be occasional KS3 RE lessons, with resources provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Proven experience teaching History in a secondary school setting.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 RE would be desirable; resources provided.

Responsibilities

• Teach History to Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
• Possibly deliver some Key Stage 3 Religious Education with resources provided.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons and manage classes effectively.

Skills

History teaching

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student engagement

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Teacher of History - Preston, Lancashire

Are you a passionate Teacher of History looking for an immediate start in Preston, Lancashire? Vision for Education is working on behalf of a well-established secondary school to recruit an enthusiastic Teacher of History for a temporary, long-term position with no set end date.

Teacher of History - Secondary School, Preston, Lancashire

This exciting Teacher of History opportunity is based at a well-regarded secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, offering the successful candidate the chance to join a supportive department and make a real impact from day one.

The school's most recent Ofsted inspection took place in January 2025, with inspectors judging the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as Good.

The successful Teacher of History will be responsible for teaching History, so experience teaching History is essential. There may also be some Key Stage 3 Religious Education lessons to pick up, so experience teaching RE would be desirable, although suitable resources will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teacher of History seeking a long-term role in Preston, Lancashire, with an immediate start available.

The ideal Teacher of History will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching History within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge across the History curriculum.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 3 RE would be desirable.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The ability to deliver engaging and well-structured lessons.
• A passion for History and inspiring young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Why apply for this Teacher of History role in Preston?

• Immediate start available.
• Temporary, long-term Teacher of History role with no set end date.
• Opportunity to teach History within a supportive secondary school.
• Potential to teach some Key Stage 3 RE, with resources provided.
• Excellent opportunity for a Teacher of History looking for a long-term position in Preston, Lancashire.
• Support from a dedicated Vision for Education consultant.

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.