History Teacher Contract Part Time

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is seeking a Part-Time History Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Maidstone, Kent. The role involves teaching History across KS3/KS4 with potential KS5, plus Religious Studies within the timetable.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS and have a History degree, with experience in secondary schools. ECTs welcome, in a collaborative Humanities team.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or UK-recognised teaching qualification.
• Degree in History or related subject.
• Experience teaching History in a secondary school.
• Willing to teach Religious Studies alongside History.
• Strong History knowledge and assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver History lessons for KS3/KS4, with KS5 where appropriate.
• Teach Religious Studies as part of timetable.
• Create engaging lessons to develop historical knowledge, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of pupils of varying abilities.
• Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Collaborate with History and wider Humanities teams.
• Communicate with parents and carers regarding pupil progress.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

History teaching

Education

QTS or UK-recognised teaching qualification

Degree in History or related subject

Job description

Teacher of History – History & Religious Studies
Maidstone, Kent
Part-Time – 3 Days per Week
MPS / UPS – Paid to Scale
KS3 & KS4 – KS5 where appropriate
Experienced Teachers & ECTs Welcome
September 2026 / ASAP Start
Interviews Available Immediately

Are you an enthusiastic History Teacher looking for a part-time teaching opportunity in Maidstone?

A well-established and supportive secondary school in Maidstone, Kent is looking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of History to join its Humanities provision on a part-time basis, working 3 days per week.

The successful candidate will primarily teach History, with a requirement to also teach Religious Studies as part of their timetable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced History Teacher looking for a part-time position, as well as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative secondary school environment.

The Role

As a Teacher of History, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging History lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach KS5 where appropriate.
• Teach Religious Studies as part of your timetable.
• Create stimulating lessons that encourage pupils to develop their historical knowledge, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation skills.
• Use a range of teaching strategies and resources to engage pupils across different abilities.
• Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to support further achievement.
• Adapt and differentiate teaching to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and academic progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the History and wider Humanities team.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and other stakeholders regarding pupil progress.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate UK-recognised teaching qualification.
• Has a relevant degree in History or a related subject.
• Has experience teaching History within a secondary school setting, either through employment or teacher training placements.
• Can confidently teach History at KS3 and KS4 / GCSE level.
• Is willing and able to teach Religious Studies alongside History.
• Has strong and up-to-date History subject knowledge.
• Understands the secondary History curriculum and a range of approaches to assessment.
• Can plan challenging, engaging and well-organised lessons.
• Can adapt teaching to support pupils across a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Has confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Has high expectations for pupil achievement and progress.
• Is enthusiastic, dedicated and committed to working as part of a collaborative team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Experience teaching History at KS5 and/or previous experience teaching Religious Studies would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming secondary school with a strong team ethos and a commitment to supporting both pupils and staff.

The 3-day-per-week timetable provides an excellent opportunity for teachers seeking a genuine part-time position while remaining fully involved within a secondary History department.

The position could particularly suit an experienced teacher looking to reduce their working week, a teacher returning to the classroom, an ECT seeking a part-time opportunity, or a Humanities specialist confident teaching both History and Religious Studies.

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Contract: Part-Time
Days: 3 days per week
Salary: MPS / UPS – Paid to Scale
Subjects: History with Religious Studies
Start: September 2026 / ASAP
Interviews: Available immediately

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.