History Teacher

The Education Network Birmingham; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is recruiting a History Teacher for a Good-rated school in Solihull. The role starts November 2026 on a long-term supply basis, teaching KS3 and KS4. The ideal candidate holds QTS or is an ECT specialising in History and will deliver engaging lessons to develop pupils’ historical knowledge.

You will analyse sources, explore interpretations and foster curiosity, critical thinking and strong progress in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or be an ECT specialising in History.
• Able to teach History across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire historical enquiry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging History lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Assess student progress and maintain high behavioural standards.
• Plan effective lessons and support student progress.

Skills

KS3/KS4 teaching

History knowledge

Education

QTS

ECT History

Job description

History Teacher - Solihull

Key Details

• Position: History Teacher - QTS / ECT
• Location: Solihull
• School: Ofsted-rated Good school
• Start Date: November 2026
• Contract: Long-term supply
• Pay: £175-£250 per day, dependent on experience
• 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.

The Education Network Offer

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.