History Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD and professional development

Opportunities for permanent employment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a History Teacher for a long-term supply position at a Sunderland secondary school, with an immediate start available. You will deliver engaging History lessons to KS3 and KS4 and contribute to the Humanities team from day one.

The role offers a competitive MPS/UPS salary (£32,916–£51,048) and weekly PAYE payments, with opportunities for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent.
• A degree in History or closely related discipline.
• Proven experience teaching History at secondary level.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for the subject.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering History lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Developing students' source analysis, essay writing, and critical thinking skills
• Assessing progress and adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners
• Contributing to Humanities departmental planning and whole-school events
• Supporting students preparing for GCSE History examinations
• Upholding the school's safeguarding responsibilities

Skills

History teaching

Curriculum planning

Assessment & feedback

Student safeguarding

Critical thinking

Education

QTS or equivalent

Degree in History

Job description

History Teacher - Sunderland Secondary School
Long-Term Supply, MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a History Teacher for a long-term supply position at a secondary school in Sunderland, with an immediate start available. The department is looking for a specialist who can deliver engaging, well-structured History lessons across KS3 and KS4 and contribute confidently to an established Humanities team from day one.

History is a subject that rewards great teaching — the ability to bring the past to life, challenge students to think critically, and connect historical events to the world they're living in. The school is looking for a teacher who does exactly that.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and delivering History lessons across KS3 and KS4


• Developing students' source analysis, essay writing, and critical thinking skills


• Assessing progress and adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners


• Contributing to Humanities departmental planning and whole-school events


• Supporting students preparing for GCSE History examinations


• Upholding the school's safeguarding responsibilities

To be considered:

• QTS or equivalent


• A degree in History or a closely related discipline


• Proven experience teaching History at secondary level


• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for the subject


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• MPS/UPS salary - £32,916 to £51,048 depending on experience


• Weekly pay via PAYE


• Dedicated consultant support


• Free CPD and professional development


• Opportunities for permanent employment

Contract: Long-term supply, Start: ASAP, Location: Sunderland

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