History Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a full-time History Teacher for a secondary school in Middlesbrough. The role involves delivering engaging History lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, with a commitment to raising attainment for all students. Responsibilities include lesson planning, assessment, and contributing to a supportive and collaborative educational environment. The position offers competitive salary scales along with professional development opportunities. Applications are encouraged from candidates with QTS or equivalent qualifications.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Competitive salary

Well-behaved learners

Qualifications

• Ability to teach GCSE History effectively.
• Commitment to inclusive education and raising attainment.
• Legal entitlement to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and rigorous History lessons.
• Plan and assess lessons that inspire students.
• Contribute to a knowledge-rich curriculum.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent classroom management

Communication skills

Passion for teaching History

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: History Teacher (Full-Time)

Location: Secondary School, Middlesbrough (Ofsted rated Good)

Salary: MPS/UPS (Main/Upper Pay Scale)

Start Date: January/September 2026 (or agreed start)

Contract: Permanent (or fixed‑term with view to permanent)

Closing Date: See school/agency advert

About the School

We are a forward‑thinking secondary school in Middlesbrough with a Good Ofsted rating, committed to high standards of academic achievement, strong behaviour for learning, and a supportive culture for both staff and students. The History department is well‑resourced and highly regarded across the curriculum team.

Role Overview

• Deliver engaging and rigorous History lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, ensuring all learners make strong progress.
• Plan and assess lessons that challenge and inspire students’ historical knowledge, critical thinking, and source analysis skills.
• Contribute to the development of an enquiry‑led and knowledge‑rich curriculum that stimulates curiosity about the past.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning in line with school policy.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, and colleagues.
• Participate in department and whole‑school professional development activities.

Person Specification / Key Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for teaching History.
• Ability to teach GCSE History effectively.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and raising attainment for all students.
• Legal entitlement to work in the UK.

Benefits

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative department environment.
• Professional development opportunities and CPD support.
• Well‑behaved and motivated learners.
• Competitive salary on the national pay scales.
• Opportunity to contribute to extracurricular history‑related activities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role to the school or recruitment contact as specified in the advert. Early applications are encouraged.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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