History Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Welwyn Garden City seeks a capable History Teacher for a full-time position starting October 2025. This role offers a competitive salary aligned with MPS/UPS rates, supported by a well-regarded MAT. Candidates should possess QTS or relevant experience teaching KS 3 & 4 History. Opportunities for professional development and a pathway to a permanent contract in January 2026 are available.

Benefits

Access to high-quality CPD and training

Supportive leadership team

Competitive day rates

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS 3 & 4 History in the UK.
• Specialism in History; other Humanities welcome.
• Ability to engage students of all abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 3 & 4 History.
• Deliver well-structured lessons to promote interest in History.
• Engage in school life, including extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom management skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

History Teacher - Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Start Date: October 2025 (or sooner if available)
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent or Long-Term Supply
Salary: MPS/UPS - Competitive, dependent on experience

We're looking for a capable and engaging History Teacher or Humanities teacher to join a busy and vibrant Academy in Welwyn Garden City from October 1st. This is a role supported by a well funded MAT with options for a temporary contract in the first instance before progressing to a permanent contract for Jan 2026. Tradewind Hertfordshire Secondary is supporting a well-regarded MAT to source a History Teacher for one of their schools in Central Hertfordshire. This is a full-time post for the duration of the 2025/26 academic year starting October 1st or following the half term, suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs, with the chance to progress onto a permanent contract from January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 3 & 4 History.
• Deliver well-structured and upbeat lessons to promote curiosity and inspire an interest in History.
• Planning, assessment and development within the Humanities department.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners.
• Engage in all parts of the school life, including enrichment activities, trips and extra-curricular activities.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification OR experience teaching KS 3 & 4 History in the UK.
• Specialism in History; teachers able to offer 2nd Humanities also welcome with scope for timetabling.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage students of all abilities.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

What we can offer

• A full-time opportunity leading to a Permanent contract in a supportive and well-led school / MAT.
• Competitive day rates paid in line with MPS & UPS uplifted rates.
• Access to high-quality CPD and training through our partnership with The National College (FREE!).
• A welcoming leadership team who value collaboration and reward professional teachers.

How to apply

If you're interested in a permanent post and bring History to life, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sam at Tradewind for more info about this History Teacher / Humanities teacher post on (phone number removed) or by sending your CV to (url removed).