History Teacher | Ambitious Secondary School | Walsall

Marchant Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education in Walsall is seeking an enthusiastic History Teacher to join a secondary school, teaching across KS3 and KS4 with potential KS5. A strong history background and QTS are essential.

You will deliver engaging lessons, develop pupils' source analysis and argument writing, prepare students for GCSEs, track progress and provide targeted support, while collaborating with the department to raise outcomes.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and has a strong academic background in History.
• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and engaging teaching methods.
• Can challenge pupils to think critically and construct evidence-based arguments.
• Has effective classroom management and assessment skills.
• Works collaboratively and contributes to departmental development.

Responsibilities

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4, with potential KS5 teaching.
• Deliver engaging lessons covering key historical periods, events and individuals.
• Develop pupils’ source analysis, interpretation and extended writing skills.
• Prepare pupils for assessments and GCSE examinations.
• Track progress and provide targeted support to help pupils achieve their potential.

Skills

QTS

History knowledge

Educational engagement

Job description

Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Position: History Teacher
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary/Hours: £160–£250 per day, dependent on experience | Monday–Friday

Wayman Education is recruiting an enthusiastic History Teacher for an ambitious secondary school in Walsall. This opportunity would suit a teacher who enjoys challenging pupils to question evidence, evaluate historical interpretations and understand how past events have shaped the modern world.

The School

The school promotes high expectations, effective teaching and a supportive approach to pupil development. The successful candidate will join a team committed to delivering a challenging curriculum and improving educational outcomes.

The Role

• Teach History across KS3 and KS4, with potential KS5 teaching.

• Deliver engaging lessons covering key historical periods, events and individuals.

• Develop pupils’ source analysis, interpretation and extended writing skills.

• Prepare pupils for assessments and GCSE examinations.

• Track progress and provide targeted support to help pupils achieve their potential.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds QTS and has a strong academic background in History.

• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge and engaging teaching methods.

• Can challenge pupils to think critically and construct evidence-based arguments.

• Has effective classroom management and assessment skills.

• Works collaboratively and contributes to departmental development.

Salary

Competitive daily rate of £160–£250, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Company Information

Wayman Education supports schools in finding dedicated teaching professionals. All placements are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and relevant qualification checks.